Creamy Chicken Carbonara
This Chicken Carbonara recipe combines tender chicken, savory pasta, and a rich, creamy sauce made with eggs, cheese, and pancetta. Perfect for a comforting, indulgent meal!
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Pasta
- 12 oz spaghetti cooked al dente
Chicken & Sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb chicken breast diced
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 4 eggs whisked
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup parsley chopped
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute.
- Reduce heat to low. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss with the garlic.
- Remove the skillet from heat. Quickly mix in the whisked eggs and Parmesan cheese, tossing continuously to create a creamy sauce.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water to reach the desired consistency.
- Fold in the cooked chicken and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For a smoky twist, add pancetta or bacon while cooking the chicken. Adjust salt levels depending on the type of cheese you use.