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Chicken Carbonara in a white pan with spaghetti, chicken, crispy bacon, and fresh parsley.

Chicken Carbonara

Avatar photoRhonda Cawthorn
Whip up this quick 30-minute Chicken Carbonara recipe! Featuring crispy bacon, tender chicken, and a luscious Parmesan sauce for a comforting dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 338 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces spaghetti
  • 6 slices bacon chopped
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Cook spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water, and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside. Drain all but 2 tablespoons of bacon grease from the skillet.
  • Add chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until no longer pink inside, about 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
    Chicken Carbonara
  • In a bowl, whisk together eggs, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
  • Reduce heat to low and add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the chicken. Toss to combine.
    Chicken Carbonara
  • Pour the egg and cheese mixture into the skillet, stirring quickly to coat the pasta and to prevent the eggs from scrambling. If the sauce is too thick, add some reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
    Chicken Carbonara
  • Add cooked bacon back into the skillet, toss everything together, and heat through.
  • Serve garnished with chopped parsley.
    Chicken Carbonara

Nutrition

Calories: 338kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 426mgFiber: 1g
Keyword chicken carbonara, chicken pasta
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