Description
Best-Ever Chicken Carbonara is a creamy, indulgent dish that combines juicy chicken with al dente pasta and a rich garlic-Parmesan sauce. Perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests, this recipe offers an explosion of flavor while being easy to prepare. In just 30 minutes, you can create a comforting classic that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, reserving 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown (6-7 minutes per side). Remove and let it rest.
- In a bowl, whisk egg yolks, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and black pepper until smooth.
- Slice chicken into strips; combine drained pasta and chicken in the skillet. Slowly pour in the creamy mixture while tossing; add reserved pasta water as needed to adjust consistency.
- Serve immediately topped with extra Parmesan cheese and black pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, add crispy pancetta or substitute chicken with shrimp or mushrooms. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days and reheat gently with a splash of cream.