Description
Best-Ever Chicken Carbonara is a creamy and indulgent pasta dish that combines tender chicken, crispy bacon, and rich flavors. This easy-to-make recipe transforms your dinner into a culinary celebration, perfect for cozy gatherings or special occasions. Each forkful of spaghetti enveloped in a silky sauce delivers comfort and satisfaction, making it an instant favorite for family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 6 oz thick-cut bacon
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and bacon into small strips.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy (5-7 minutes). Drain excess grease on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, sauté chicken in remaining bacon fat until golden brown (6-8 minutes). Add minced garlic for the last minute.
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions; drain, reserving some pasta water.
- Combine spaghetti with chicken and garlic in the skillet. Pour in heavy cream and mix well. Stir in Parmesan until melted; adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg