Easy Chicken Carbonara

Satisfy your pasta cravings with this Easy Chicken Carbonara—a creamy, comforting dish that's perfect for busy weeknights or indulgent weekends. Made with tender bites of chicken breast, crispy bacon, and al dente spaghetti, this recipe delivers rich, savory flavors in every bite. The silky sauce, crafted from a luscious blend of eggs, parmesan cheese, and heavy cream, comes together effortlessly using the pasta's residual heat. With just one skillet and a handful of simple, pantry-friendly ingredients like garlic, olive oil, and fresh parsley, you can create a restaurant-quality carbonara in under 35 minutes. Perfect for a family meal or date-night dinner, this dish is sure to become a household favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams spaghetti
• 2 pieces chicken breast
• 6 slices bacon
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 large eggs
• 60 grams parmesan cheese
• 120 milliliters heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.

Step 2

While the pasta cooks, slice chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.

Step 3

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and fully cooked, about 5-6 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil and cook the bacon slices until crispy. Remove the bacon, crumbling it into small pieces once cooled, and set aside. Discard excess bacon fat, leaving about 1-2 tablespoons in the skillet.

Step 5

Mince the garlic cloves and sauté them in the skillet for 1 minute until fragrant. Remove the skillet from heat.

Step 6

In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, grated parmesan cheese, and heavy cream. Season the mixture with a pinch of salt and black pepper.

Step 7

Return the skillet with the garlic to low heat. Add the drained spaghetti and toss to coat. Slowly pour in the egg mixture while continuously tossing the pasta, allowing the residual heat to cook the sauce and create a creamy texture.

Step 8

Gradually add the reserved pasta water as needed to achieve your desired sauce consistency.

Step 9

Stir in the cooked chicken and crumbled bacon. Toss gently to combine everything thoroughly.

Step 10

Top with chopped parsley and serve immediately with extra grated parmesan, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1017.1 grams (1017.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2254

Total Fat 123.90g	159%
Saturated Fat 50.90g	255%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.80g
Cholesterol 799mg	266%
Sodium 4529mg	197%
Total Carbohydrate 131.30g	48%
Dietary Fiber 8.10g	29%
Total Sugars 4.20g
Protein 139.40g	279%

Vitamin D 90IU	449%
Calcium 703mg	54%
Iron 11mg	62%
Potassium 1336mg	28%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.7%

Protein: 25.4%

Carbs: 23.9%