Chicken Carbonara

Loaded with crispy pancetta and fresh herbs and mixed with a super creamy sauce, this decadent chicken carbonara is perfect for a weeknight meal.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 715 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
• 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
• 2 ½ cups whipping cream
• ¼ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
• 4 cups shredded cooked chicken

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

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