Chicken Carbonara Recipe
Indulge in a rich and creamy Chicken Carbonara, a classic Italian pasta dish with a twist of tender chicken strips and crispy bacon. This easy weeknight dinner is perfect for satisfying those comfort food cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Spaghetti:
- 12 ounces
Chicken:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
Others:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional for creamier sauce)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Spaghetti: Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Cook Chicken: Season chicken strips with salt and pepper. Cook in olive oil until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Cook Bacon: In the same skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Add garlic and sauté.
- Prepare Sauce: Whisk eggs, Parmesan cheese, and heavy cream. Combine pasta, bacon, and egg mixture. Toss until sauce coats pasta.
- Finish Dish: Add reserved pasta water gradually for creaminess. Stir in cooked chicken. Garnish with parsley and Parmesan.
Notes
- Work quickly when mixing in the egg mixture to avoid scrambling.
- For a more authentic version, skip the heavy cream and let the eggs and cheese create the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
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