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Creamy Chicken Carbonara

Creamy Chicken Carbonara

Creamy Chicken Carbonara is a rich and comforting dinner recipe featuring tender chicken, silky pasta, and a luscious creamy sauce made without cream. This easy-to-make dish combines smoky bacon, savory parmesan, and aromatic garlic for a satisfying meal perfect for weeknights or dinner guests.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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Protein

  • 2 chicken breasts, chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 4 oz bacon or pancetta, sliced

Pasta and Sauce

  • 8 oz fettuccine or spaghetti
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Seasonings and Others

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • Salt, to taste (for pasta water and seasoning)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Ingredients: Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces and slice the bacon or pancetta. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Cook the Bacon and Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook bacon until crispy, then transfer to paper towels. In the same skillet, cook chicken pieces until golden and cooked through.
  3. Sauté Garlic: Add minced garlic to the skillet with the chicken and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, taking care not to burn it.
  4. Mix the Eggs and Cheese: While pasta cooks, whisk together eggs and grated parmesan in a bowl until smooth.
  5. Combine Pasta and Sauce: Drain pasta, reserving some pasta water. Off the heat, quickly toss hot pasta with the egg and cheese mixture to form a silky sauce without scrambling the eggs.
  6. Add Chicken and Bacon: Fold crispy bacon and cooked chicken into the pasta. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen it.
  7. Season and Serve: Finish with freshly cracked black pepper and extra parmesan cheese. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Use room temperature eggs to ensure a smooth sauce without curdling.
  • Always mix the egg and cheese sauce with pasta off the heat to prevent scrambling.
  • Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency as needed.
  • Use freshly grated parmesan for superior flavor.
  • Cut chicken uniformly for even cooking alongside the bacon.
  • Author: Lina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Contains Gluten and Dairy

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 550 kcal
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 650 mg
  • Fat: 28 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 38 g
  • Cholesterol: 220 mg

Keywords: Creamy Chicken Carbonara, Chicken Pasta, Carbonara Recipe, Easy Dinner, Comfort Food, Italian Pasta