Awesome Spaghetti Carbonara W Chicken
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this **Awesome Spaghetti Carbonara with Chicken**, a rich and savory twist on the classic Italian dish. This recipe features golden, tender chicken breast and crispy, smoky bacon, all tossed in a velvety sauce made with eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, and a hint of garlic. The addition of chicken makes this carbonara extra hearty, while the creamy sauce clings perfectly to al dente spaghetti. Quick to prepare in just 40 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or an impressive dinner party centerpiece. Garnish with fresh parsley for a burst of color and flavor. Indulge in this comfort-food favorite that's both simple to make and utterly satisfying! **Keywords**: Spaghetti carbonara, chicken carbonara, creamy pasta recipe, quick dinner, Italian pasta recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Spaghetti
- 1 lb Chicken breast
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 6 slices Bacon
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti and set aside.
While the pasta cooks, cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the bacon slices. Cook until crispy, turning occasionally, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the bacon from the skillet, let it cool, then chop it into bite-sized pieces. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the bacon grease in the skillet.
Lower the heat to medium and add the minced garlic to the skillet with the bacon grease. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and grated Parmesan cheese until smooth. Add a generous pinch of black pepper.
Return the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the garlic, along with the chicken and bacon. Toss to combine. Remove the skillet from the heat.
Quickly pour the egg and cheese mixture over the spaghetti, tossing continuously until the sauce thickens and coats the pasta. If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to reach your desired consistency.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and black pepper if needed.
Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
906 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.2 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.3 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 390 mg | 130% | |
| Sodium | 3849 mg | 167% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 127.0 g | 254% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 62 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1295 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
