Description
Chicken Carbonara is a delightful Italian dish that combines creamy sauce, tender chicken, and crispy pancetta for a comforting meal. This recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, delivering rich flavors in under 30 minutes. With its luscious texture and aromatic garlic, this dish will transport you straight to Italy with every bite. Impress your family and friends with this easy-to-follow recipe—they’ll be asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 oz pancetta, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- Parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente (8-10 minutes). Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Sauté pancetta: In a skillet over medium heat, cook diced pancetta until crispy (5-7 minutes).
- Add chicken: Toss in cubed chicken; cook until no longer pink (6-8 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
- Make the sauce: Whisk eggs and Parmesan together in a bowl; pour over hot chicken and pancetta off the heat. Stir quickly to create a creamy sauce.
- Combine: Mix cooked pasta with the sauce in the skillet over low heat until evenly coated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 67g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 225mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider using freshly cracked black pepper liberally. You can substitute peas or mushrooms for a different twist on this classic dish. To store leftovers, keep Chicken Carbonara in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently with a splash of cream.