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Chicken Carbonara Pasta Recipe
If you're looking for a super tasty meal that won’t take up your whole evening, you’ve got to try this Carbonara Chicken and Bacon! It’s easy to whip up and ready in just 20 minutes. Imagine perfectly cooked spaghetti or linguine tossed with crispy bacon, all drenched in a creamy egg, garlic, and Parmesan sauce. Yum! Perfect for a quick dinner that feels special. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 4 ounces pasta (fettuccine, spaghetti, linguine, etc.)
- 2 large eggs
- ⅔ cup shredded Parmesan cheese (divided)
- 3 slices bacon
- 2 teaspoons jarred minced garlic
- 8 ounces boneless chicken
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Parsley (for garnish - optional)
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti or linguine pasta according to the package directions. Reserve 1/4 cup of cooking water and drain the rest of the pasta.
- While the pasta is cooking, whisk together the eggs and 1/3 cup of the parmesan cheese and set aside.
- Cut the bacon into ½ or 1-inch pieces. In a large skillet, cook the bacon pieces until browned and crispy, about 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Leave the grease in the pan and drain the bacon on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Dice the chicken into bite-sized cubes.
- Add the garlic and chicken to the bacon grease in the skillet and cook through, about 7-10 minutes.
- Turn the heat off. Add the cooked pasta, egg parmesan cheese mixture, and bacon. Stir to combine, keeping the pasta moving. If needed, pour in the reserved pasta water slowly. Use only enough to reach the desired sauce consistency.
- Season the carbonara with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with the remaining 1/3 cup of Parmesan cheese and the parsley if desired.
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Notes
Substitutions and additions
- You can use Parmesan cheese or Pecorino Romano.
- Spaghetti is the usual pasta, but fettuccine or linguine are also used.
- Either bacon, guanciale, or pancetta can be used.
- Try adding a 1/2 cup of frozen peas. Add to the pan at the same time as the chicken.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Calories: 678kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 53gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 281mgSodium: 951mgPotassium: 723mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 545IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 448mgIron: 2mg
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