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Best Chicken Carbonara Recipe – Creamy & Flavorful

A rich and creamy chicken carbonara packed with smoky bacon, tender chicken, and a luscious parmesan sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinners
Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: chicken carbonara, Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies, Chocolate Dishes, creamy pasta, crockpot recipes healthy easy, easy pasta recipes healthy, Green Chicken, Peanut Butter Ice Cream Recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Betty

Ingredients

  • 12 oz spaghetti
  • 2 chicken breasts, diced
  • 4 slices bacon, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add diced chicken and cook until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
  4. Reduce heat to low. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  5. In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and reserved pasta water.
  6. Add cooked pasta to the skillet, then pour in the egg mixture, tossing quickly to coat evenly.
  7. Return bacon and chicken to the skillet, stirring to combine.
  8. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream. You can also swap bacon for pancetta for a more authentic flavor.