Description
Chicken carbonara is a creamy and indulgent dish that combines tender chicken and crispy pancetta in a rich, velvety sauce. This Italian classic is perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, offering a comforting yet elegant option that will delight your taste buds. With its balance of flavors and textures, you’ll find this chicken carbonara recipe quickly becomes a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 6 oz pancetta, diced
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from skillet and let rest.
- In the same skillet, add diced pancetta. Cook until crispy, around 4-5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, and Parmesan until well combined.
- Slice the cooked chicken and return it to the skillet with pancetta and garlic. Pour the egg mixture over everything while stirring gently to create a creamy sauce without scrambling the eggs.
- Serve immediately with extra Parmesan and freshly cracked black pepper if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 690
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 53g
- Cholesterol: 210mg