Chicken Carbonara

This Chicken Carbonara is a luxurious pasta dinner that takes just 15 minutes to prep! Perfectly cooked spaghetti noodles are tossed with crispy bacon and tender chicken in a silky smooth cream sauce.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Servings servings

Calories 485cal

Author Ashley Fehr

Ingredients

375 grams spaghetti (about ¾ pound)
3 strips thick cut bacon (chopped)
½ onion (finely chopped)
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (300-400 grams) cut into 1" pieces
2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 3 cloves)
4 large eggs
½ cup heavy whipping cream
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the spaghetti. Cook the spaghetti to al dente according to the package instructions.
Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned. Remove with a slotted spoon and set on paper towel to drain.
In the same skillet, cook the onion until softened. Add the chicken pieces and cook until done, about 5-7 minutes on medium high heat (checking that the internal temperature is 165 degrees F with a meat thermometer is the best way to know if it's done).
Add the garlic to the chicken and cook 1 minute. Turn off the heat but leave the skillet on the stove.
Drain the spaghetti, reserving 1 cup pasta water, and add pasta to the pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, cream, Parmesan, salt and pepper.
Add bacon and egg mixture to pan, stir in ¼ cup pasta water and continue stirring and adding pasta water until the sauce comes together. If desired, you can turn the skillet on to medium-low heat to cook the sauce, though there is enough heat in the pan to cook the eggs.
Serve with fresh Parmesan and fresh chopped parsley if desired.

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