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Chicken Carbonara

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This creamy chicken carbonara is an easy 30-minute pasta dinner made with tender chicken, crispy bacon, eggs, and freshly grated parmesan for a silky, flavorful sauce. Sun-dried tomatoes can be added as an optional twist for a pop of color and tangy sweetness.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 800 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz spaghetti fettucine or
  • 2 chicken breasts boneless skinless - cubed
  • 6 slices bacon chopped
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp italian seasoning
  • 2 tbsp olive oil if needed
  • ½ cup reserved pasta water
  • fresh parsley for garnish
  • Optional Add-In
  • ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes

Instructions
 

  • Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
  • Cook chopped bacon in a large skillet until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside.
  • Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook in bacon drippings for 5–7 minutes until cooked through.
  • Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. If using sun-dried tomatoes, stir them in and warm for 1 minute.
  • Whisk eggs and parmesan together in a bowl.
  • Add hot pasta to the skillet with the chicken. Turn heat off.
  • Pour egg mixture over pasta while tossing constantly.
  • Add reserved pasta water gradually until the sauce becomes creamy.
  • Stir in cooked bacon and garnish with parsley and extra parmesan.

Notes

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Notes

Removing the pan from heat before adding the egg mixture prevents the eggs from scrambling. Hot pasta will gently cook the sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 800kcalCarbohydrates: 66gProtein: 53gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 251mgSodium: 1100mgPotassium: 763mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 352mgIron: 3mg
Keyword 30 minute meal, chicken carbonara, chicken recipe
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