Description
Creamy, authentic Chicken Carbonara delivers classic Italian comfort directly from Roman kitchens to dinner tables worldwide. Rich pancetta, silky eggs, and perfectly seasoned chicken create a luxurious pasta experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1/2 pound (0.5 lb) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 4 slices bacon
- 4 large eggs, beaten
Pasta and Cheese:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) fettuccine
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) freshly chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare a generously salted pot of water and cook the pasta until it reaches al dente perfection. Once done, drain while preserving 1/2 cup of starchy liquid, then return pasta to the original pot.
- Fire up a large skillet over medium heat and render the bacon until it transforms into crispy golden morsels. Introduce minced garlic and continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a separate bowl and discard half the rendered fat.
- Elevate the skillet’s heat to medium-high and introduce seasoned chicken pieces. Cook thoroughly, ensuring each side achieves a golden exterior and internal doneness, approximately 10 minutes.
- Dial down the heat to low and reunite the crispy bacon with the chicken in the skillet. Gently incorporate the cooked pasta, allowing flavors to meld harmoniously.
- In a separate mixing vessel, whisk eggs with grated Parmesan, finely chopped parsley, and a whisper of salt and pepper until smooth and well-integrated.
- Cascade the egg mixture over the pasta, carefully tossing to ensure complete and even coating. Gradually introduce reserved pasta water, creating a luxuriously creamy texture.
- Finish the dish with an elegant sprinkle of additional Parmesan and fresh parsley. Serve immediately to capture the peak of its culinary splendor.
Notes
- Use thick-cut bacon for extra crispiness and robust flavor that elevates the entire dish.
- Ensure eggs are at room temperature to prevent scrambling when mixing with hot pasta.
- Add pasta water gradually to create a silky, smooth sauce without overcooking the eggs.
- For a lighter version, swap chicken for lean turkey breast or use turkey bacon to reduce overall fat content.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg