Description
Best-Ever Chicken Carbonara is a creamy, savory pasta dish that wraps you in warmth with every bite. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender chicken, crispy bacon, and a rich garlic-infused cream sauce, making it perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. Your family and friends will be asking for seconds as they indulge in this comforting classic!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients on your countertop for easy access.
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook pasta until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Stir occasionally.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook diced bacon until crisp (5-7 minutes). Remove the bacon but keep the drippings.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; add to the skillet. Cook until golden brown and juices run clear (6-8 minutes per side).
- Add minced garlic to the pan; cook until fragrant (30 seconds). Pour in heavy cream, stirring gently to combine.
- Toss cooked pasta into the skillet along with reserved bacon and half of the Parmesan cheese, mixing well to coat.
- Serve immediately, garnished with remaining cheese, black pepper, and parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 135mg