Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Best-Ever Chicken Carbonara. This creamy pasta dish features tender chicken, crispy bacon, and a luscious sauce that clings to every strand of spaghetti. Ready in under 30 minutes, it transforms any meal into a celebration. Perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests, this recipe is both simple and sophisticated—your taste buds will thank you!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb), diced
- 4 oz thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp freshly chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- 2. Sauté the Bacon: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crispy, then remove and set aside.
- 3. Add Chicken and Garlic: In the same skillet, add diced chicken and cook until golden brown. Stir in minced garlic for about 30 seconds.
- 4. Create the Sauce: Lower heat and add heavy cream; stir in grated Parmesan cheese gradually until melted and creamy.
- 5. Toss Everything Together: Drain pasta (reserve some cooking water) and combine it with the sauce in the skillet, adding reserved water as needed for creaminess.
- 6. Garnish and Serve: Plate carbonara topped with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Customize by substituting pancetta for bacon or adding peas for sweetness. Use room-temperature eggs to blend seamlessly into the pasta.