Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this Chicken Carbonara recipe that is sure to satisfy your cravings. Perfectly cooked spaghetti tossed with tender chicken, crispy bacon, and a velvety Parmesan sauce – a decadent twist on the classic carbonara.
Ingredients
Scale
Spaghetti:
- 12 oz spaghetti
Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce:
- 4 slices bacon (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Spaghetti: Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Cook the Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper, cook until golden brown. Set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Add garlic. In a bowl, whisk eggs, Parmesan, and cream.
- Combine: Toss spaghetti, chicken, and bacon in skillet. Add egg mixture, stirring constantly.
- Finish: Add reserved pasta water as needed. Garnish with parsley and Parmesan.
Notes
- To avoid curdling, remove the pan from heat before adding the egg mixture.
- Try pancetta for a more traditional taste.
- Best served immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 195mg
