Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this Crave-Worthy Creamy Chicken Carbonara Recipe. A delicious twist on the classic carbonara, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Spaghetti:
12 oz
Olive Oil:
2 tablespoons
Chicken:
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (sliced into thin strips)
Salt and Black Pepper:
to taste
Bacon:
4 slices (chopped)
Garlic Cloves:
4 (minced)
Heavy Cream:
1 cup
Egg Yolks:
3 large
Parmesan Cheese:
1 cup freshly grated
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes:
1/2 teaspoon (optional)
Parsley:
1/4 cup chopped fresh (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Spaghetti: Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook for 5–6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, cook chopped bacon until crisp. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Reduce heat to low. Whisk together heavy cream, egg yolks, and Parmesan cheese in a bowl.
- Combine Ingredients: Add cooked pasta and chicken to the skillet. Remove from heat and quickly pour in the cream mixture, stirring constantly to create a creamy sauce. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water. Add red pepper flakes if desired.
- Serve: Top with chopped parsley and additional Parmesan. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Substitute pancetta for bacon if preferred.
- Remove pan from heat before adding egg mixture to avoid scrambling the eggs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 43 g
- Cholesterol: 215 mg
