Description
Indulge in the creamy, savory delight of Best-Ever Chicken Carbonara. This classic Italian dish combines tender chicken, crispy bacon, and al dente pasta enveloped in a rich egg and Parmesan sauce. Perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit your cravings. Get ready to savor every mouthful of this comforting meal that promises to become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 12 oz fettuccine or spaghetti
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- 2. Sauté Bacon and Chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook diced bacon until crispy. Remove bacon, leaving grease in the pan. Add cubed chicken, seasoned with salt and pepper, cooking until golden brown.
- 3. Add Aromatics: Stir in minced garlic into the skillet with residual bacon fat until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- 4. Create Sauce Base: In a bowl, whisk together eggs and Parmesan cheese while gradually adding reserved pasta water to create a creamy sauce.
- 5. Combine Everything: Add drained pasta back into the skillet with chicken and bacon over low heat. Pour egg mixture quickly while tossing until everything is well-coated.
- 6. Season and Serve: Season generously with black pepper and mix well. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, then serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 180mg