Description
Creamy Chicken Carbonara Pasta is a comforting dish that seamlessly blends tender chicken with al dente pasta in a rich, velvety sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for family dinners or special occasions, delivering an explosion of flavor with every bite. With its creamy texture and cheesy goodness, this dish will impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 12 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 egg yolks
- 4 oz bacon, chopped (about 4 slices)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown on both sides (about 7 minutes per side). Remove from skillet and let rest.
- In the same skillet, add chopped bacon and fry until crispy. Stir in minced garlic until fragrant.
- Chop the rested chicken into bite-sized pieces and return to the skillet with cooked pasta. Add heavy cream, then stir in egg yolks gradually until creamy.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese; add reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency. Serve hot, garnished with extra cheese and cracked black pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 140mg