Description
Indulge in a decadent and creamy Chicken Carbonara pasta dish that’s loaded with savory flavors. This recipe combines tender chicken, crispy bacon, and a luscious Parmesan cream sauce for a comforting meal that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces spaghetti or fettuccine
Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Sauce:
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Season and cook chicken in olive oil until golden; set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Cook bacon until crisp, add garlic, then combine with egg yolks, cream, Parmesan, and red pepper flakes.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken to the pan, add pasta, pour in the cream mixture, and toss until coated. Serve topped with parsley and extra cheese.
Notes
- Work quickly when adding the sauce to avoid scrambling the eggs.
- Use pancetta for a more traditional flavor.
- Enhance with peas or mushrooms for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
