Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of Chicken Carbonara, a classic Italian dish that combines tender chicken, crispy pancetta, and a rich, velvety sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe is quick to prepare and easily customizable to suit your taste. Get ready for a comforting meal that will impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 4 oz pancetta or thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot over medium heat. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté diced chicken breasts until golden brown and cooked through (6-7 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
- Crisp the Bacon: Add chopped pancetta or bacon to the same skillet, cooking until crispy and mingling with the chicken.
- Mix the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together eggs, Parmesan cheese, and black pepper until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Add drained pasta to the skillet with chicken and bacon over low heat. Slowly pour in egg mixture while tossing continuously until creamy.
- Adjust Consistency: If needed, gradually add reserved pasta water for desired creaminess. Serve immediately with extra cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 180mg