Description
Chicken Carbonara is a classic Italian dish that combines tender chicken, crispy pancetta, and al dente spaghetti in a rich, creamy sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in. With just a handful of quality ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create a restaurant-worthy meal at home that tantalizes the taste buds and warms the soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs), diced
- 6 oz pancetta or bacon, chopped
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Prepare Ingredients: Dice chicken and mince garlic.
- 2. Cook Pasta: Boil salted water and cook spaghetti for 8–10 minutes until al dente.
- 3. Sauté Pancetta: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat; add pancetta and cook until crispy.
- 4. Add Chicken and Garlic: Toss in the chicken and minced garlic; sauté until chicken is cooked through (5–7 minutes).
- 5. Create Sauce: In a bowl, whisk eggs and Parmesan until smooth. Combine with hot pasta to form a creamy sauce, using reserved pasta water as needed.
- 6. Mix Together: Add spaghetti to the skillet, tossing with the chicken mixture until well combined.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 160mg