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Creamy One-Pan Chicken Carbonara Skillet with Crispy Bacon and Parmesan

A rich and creamy chicken carbonara made in one skillet with crispy bacon, tender chicken, and Parmesan cheese.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
  • 8 oz fettuccine or spaghetti
  • 6 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  2. Add olive oil to the skillet with bacon drippings. Add diced chicken and cook until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds.
  4. Add dry pasta to the skillet, then pour in enough water or broth to cover the pasta. Bring to a simmer and cook until pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally.
  5. In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, eggs, and Parmesan cheese.
  6. Reduce heat to low. Pour the cream mixture over the pasta and toss quickly to coat.
  7. Return the cooked chicken and bacon to the skillet. Toss everything together until the sauce thickens and coats the pasta.
  8. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

For a thinner sauce, add a splash of pasta water. Do not let the sauce boil after adding eggs to avoid scrambling.

  • Author: Chef Stella
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Method: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 620
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Fat: 38g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Protein: 35g