Description
Best-Ever Chicken Carbonara is a creamy, savory delight that combines tender chicken, crispy bacon, and perfectly cooked pasta. This dish captures the essence of comfort food, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. In just under 30 minutes, you can serve up a restaurant-quality meal that will impress family and friends alike. With its rich flavors and customizable ingredients, this carbonara is sure to become a beloved staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 12 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Crisp Bacon: In a skillet over medium heat, cook diced bacon until crispy (about 5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Chicken and Garlic: In the same skillet, add cubed chicken seasoned with salt and pepper, cooking until golden brown (6-8 minutes). Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Create Sauce: Lower heat and stir in heavy cream. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add Cheese: Mix in grated Parmesan until melted and creamy. Season with black pepper.
- Combine: Drain pasta (reserve some water) and toss with chicken mixture in the skillet; add reserved water if needed for creaminess. Stir in crispy bacon and parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 120mg