Description
Indulge in the Best-Ever Chicken Carbonara, a creamy delight that combines tender chicken, crispy pancetta, and perfectly cooked pasta. This comforting Italian classic is easy to make and perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. With each bite, you’ll savor rich flavors and a luxurious texture that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 6 oz bacon or pancetta, chopped
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley (optional) for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Gather all items on your countertop.
- Cook the pasta: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook spaghetti or fettuccine until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown and fully cooked (about 6-7 minutes per side). Remove from skillet and slice.
- Crisp up the bacon: In another pan, cook chopped bacon or pancetta over medium heat until crispy. Drain excess fat while keeping some for flavor.
- Make the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together eggs, grated Pecorino Romano cheese, minced garlic, and black pepper until well combined.
- Toss everything together: Add drained pasta to the skillet with chicken. Quickly pour in the egg mixture while tossing everything together to create a creamy sauce; use reserved pasta water as needed for desired creaminess.
- Finish off: Fold in crispy bacon or pancetta, adjust seasoning as necessary, and garnish with parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 210mg