Description
A delicious and comforting Chicken Carbonara featuring tender chicken, crispy bacon, and a creamy Parmesan sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a cup of the pasta water.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the chicken is nicely browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Crisp the bacon: In the same skillet, add the chopped bacon. Cook until it’s crispy and golden brown, about 4-5 minutes.
- Infuse the garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Prepare the sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and grated Parmesan cheese until blended.
- Combine everything: Remove the skillet from heat. Quickly toss in the drained spaghetti and cooked chicken. Pour the egg and cheese mixture over the hot pasta, tossing vigorously. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed.
- Season: Taste your Carbonara and add more salt and pepper if necessary.
- Serve hot: Serve immediately, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
For best results, avoid overcooking the eggs, and don’t forget to reserve pasta water for sauce consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg