Chicken Carbonara Recipe
User Reviews
4.6
201 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
981 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Chicken Carbonara Recipe
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This delicious and creamy chicken carbonara is a wonderful 30 minute meal that everyone will love! Easy to make with a few simple ingredients, it's comforting, hearty and so delicious!Expanded step-by-step can be seen below the recipe card.
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Ingredients
- 6 lices thick-cut bacon chopped
- 6 large egg yolks
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken tenders
- 1 pound dry spaghetti noodles 1 box
- 3 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Season liberally with salt.
- Heat a large skillet over medium. Add the bacon and cook until crisp. Use a slotted spoon to remove it. Drain on a paper towel.
- While the bacon cooks, add egg yolks, parmesan cheese, cream, salt, and pepper to a medium bowl. Whisk to combine.
- Season chicken tenders with salt and pepper on both sides. Add to the rendered bacon fat and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Set aside and slice.
- While the chicken cooks, drop the pasta into the water. Cook until just under al dente (it will continue to cook when you toss the pasta with the sauce.)
- Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside. Lower the heat to medium and add garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Use tongs to transfer the pasta to the pan with the garlic and bacon fat. Toss to combine. Reserve ½ cup of the starchy cooking liquid.
- Remove the pan from the heat and while tossing the pasta, pour in the egg, cream, and cheese mixture. Toss together and place back over a low flame. Continue to toss the pasta until the cheese melts and the sauce is thick, about 2-3 minutes. Do not turn the heat up too high or you could curdle the eggs, a very low heat works great. Add the bacon back in and toss again. If needed, add pasta water ¼ cup at a time to reach desired consistency of sauce.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper. Arrange chicken on top. Serve!
Notes
- Storage: Store chicken carbonara in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Cook the pasta al dente. It will continue cooking in the sauce, so take care not to overcook it.
- Be sure to reserve some other the pasta cooking water. It will help to loosen up the sauce and make it silky smooth.
- It's a perfect meal by itself, but goes great with a side of garlic bread or sautéed veggies.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
981kcal
(49%)
Carbohydrates
89g
(30%)
Protein
52g
(104%)
Fat
45g
(69%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Cholesterol
419mg
(140%)
Sodium
1145mg
(48%)
Potassium
718mg
(21%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
867IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
356mg
(36%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 981 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 981kcal | 49% |
| Carbohydrates | 89g | 30% |
| Protein | 52g | 104% |
| Fat | 45g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 419mg | 140% |
| Sodium | 1145mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 718mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 867IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 356mg | 36% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
201 reviews
Excellent
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