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Best-Ever Chicken Carbonara

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Best-Ever Chicken Carbonara is a comforting dish that brings together tender chicken, crispy pancetta, and perfectly cooked pasta enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce. This quick and easy recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, making it a crowd-pleaser everyone will love. With its customizable ingredients and straightforward preparation steps, you can whip up this delightful meal that warms the heart and satisfies the palate.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
  • 4 oz pancetta or bacon, diced
  • 12 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Gather all ingredients and bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  3. In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and diced pancetta; cook until crispy (about 5 minutes).
  4. Add seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet and cook through (about 8-10 minutes).
  5. In a bowl, whisk together eggs and Parmesan cheese.
  6. Combine hot pasta with chicken and pancetta in the skillet off heat. Quickly pour egg mixture over pasta while tossing until creamy.
  7. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.
  • Author: James
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
  • Calories: 600
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 850mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 65g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 200mg