Description
Chicken Carbonara Pasta is a delightful twist on the classic Italian favorite, combining tender chicken and perfectly cooked spaghetti enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce. Infused with crispy pancetta and fragrant garlic, this dish promises an explosion of flavors that will transport you to a cozy Italian trattoria. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a relaxing night at home, this recipe is guaranteed to impress and satisfy your cravings for comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 oz pancetta or bacon, chopped
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince the garlic.
- Boil salted water in a large pot; cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook pancetta until crispy; set aside. In the same skillet, sauté diced chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic to the skillet for about 1 minute until fragrant; return pancetta.
- Mix drained spaghetti with the chicken mixture and add reserved pasta water as needed.
- Whisk together eggs and Parmesan cheese; pour over hot pasta while tossing continuously for a creamy texture.
- Serve topped with additional Parmesan and black pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 180mg