Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Best-Ever Chicken Carbonara, where tender chicken meets al dente spaghetti enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce. This delightful dish is perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing friends on special occasions. With its tantalizing flavors and easy preparation, you’ll want to make this classic recipe a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 6 oz pancetta (or thick-cut bacon)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- Parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop pancetta into small pieces.
- Cook spaghetti in a pot of boiling salted water until al dente; reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté pancetta until crispy. Add diced chicken and cook until golden brown.
- Mix minced garlic into the skillet and sauté for about one minute.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs and Parmesan cheese, then gradually mix in reserved pasta water.
- Off the heat, combine drained spaghetti with chicken and pancetta, pouring egg mixture over and tossing until well coated.
- Serve immediately topped with cracked black pepper and parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg