Chicken Carbonara
A creamy and delicious Chicken Carbonara combining tender chicken, crispy pancetta, and a rich parmesan sauce for a comforting Italian-inspired meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 200g spaghetti
- 100g pancetta, diced
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook pancetta until crispy. Remove pancetta and set aside.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook in the same skillet until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side. Let rest, then slice thinly.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, Parmesan cheese, and minced garlic.
- Add the cooked spaghetti back into the skillet with pancetta over low heat. Remove from heat and quickly stir in the egg and cheese mixture, tossing to create a creamy sauce. Add reserved pasta water a little at a time if needed to loosen the sauce.
- Fold in sliced chicken and season with additional salt and pepper if necessary.
- Serve immediately garnished with chopped fresh parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
For extra richness, add a splash of heavy cream or substitute pancetta with crispy bacon if preferred.