Chicken Carbonara

This chicken carbonara recipe with crispy pancetta and fresh herbs includes a super creamy sauce, making it a satisfying dinner.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 715 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti
• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 8 large egg yolks
• 1 (4 ounce) package pancetta bacon, diced
• 4 cups shredded cooked chicken
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh basil
• 2.5 cups whipping cream
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk cream, Parmesan, egg yolks, basil, and parsley together in a large bowl until well blended.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large, heavy frying pan over medium heat. Add pancetta and garlic; sauté until browned and crisp, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly.

Step 4

Stir cooked chicken into pancetta mixture until well combined. Add spaghetti and cream mixture. Toss over medium-low heat until chicken is heated through and sauce forms a thick coating over spaghetti, about 4 minutes. Do not boil, or eggs will scramble. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a large, wide serving bowl.