Easy Chicken Carbonara
Satisfy your pasta cravings with this Easy Chicken Carbonara—a creamy, comforting dish that's perfect for busy weeknights or indulgent weekends. Made with tender bites of chicken breast, crispy bacon, and al dente spaghetti, this recipe delivers rich, savory flavors in every bite. The silky sauce, crafted from a luscious blend of eggs, parmesan cheese, and heavy cream, comes together effortlessly using the pasta's residual heat. With just one skillet and a handful of simple, pantry-friendly ingredients like garlic, olive oil, and fresh parsley, you can create a restaurant-quality carbonara in under 35 minutes. Perfect for a family meal or date-night dinner, this dish is sure to become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams spaghetti
- 2 pieces chicken breast
- 6 slices bacon
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 large eggs
- 60 grams parmesan cheese
- 120 milliliters heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
Instructions
Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
While the pasta cooks, slice chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and fully cooked, about 5-6 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil and cook the bacon slices until crispy. Remove the bacon, crumbling it into small pieces once cooled, and set aside. Discard excess bacon fat, leaving about 1-2 tablespoons in the skillet.
Mince the garlic cloves and sauté them in the skillet for 1 minute until fragrant. Remove the skillet from heat.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, grated parmesan cheese, and heavy cream. Season the mixture with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
Return the skillet with the garlic to low heat. Add the drained spaghetti and toss to coat. Slowly pour in the egg mixture while continuously tossing the pasta, allowing the residual heat to cook the sauce and create a creamy texture.
Gradually add the reserved pasta water as needed to achieve your desired sauce consistency.
Stir in the cooked chicken and crumbled bacon. Toss gently to combine everything thoroughly.
Top with chopped parsley and serve immediately with extra grated parmesan, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2254 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 123.9 g | 159% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.9 g | 254% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 799 mg | 266% | |
| Sodium | 4529 mg | 197% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 131.3 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.2 g | ||
| Protein | 139.4 g | 279% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 703 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 1336 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.
