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Creamy Chicken Carbonara

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our Creamy Chicken Carbonara recipe. This dish is a sumptuous blend of tender chicken, crispy bacon, and a silky, cheesy sauce that wraps perfectly around each strand of spaghetti. Ideal for those seeking a satisfying meal, this recipe is a twist on the traditional Italian classic, making it a must-try for pasta lovers. Perfect for family dinners or impressing guests, this creamy delight is sure to become a favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 4boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1pound spaghetti8strips of bacon, diced1onion, chopped4cloves of garlic, minced2 cupsheavy cream1 cupgrated parmesan cheese1 cupgrated pecorino romano cheese4egg yolksSalt and pepper to taste
  • 8strips of bacon, diced1onion, chopped4cloves of garlic, minced2 cupsheavy cream1 cupgrated parmesan cheese1 cupgrated pecorino romano cheese4egg yolksSalt and pepper to taste
  • 1onion, chopped
  • 4cloves of garlic, minced2 cupsheavy cream1 cupgrated parmesan cheese1 cupgrated pecorino romano cheese4egg yolksSalt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cupsheavy cream1 cupgrated parmesan cheese1 cupgrated pecorino romano cheese4egg yolksSalt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cupgrated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cupgrated pecorino romano cheese4egg yolksSalt and pepper to taste
  • 4egg yolksSalt and pepper to taste
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook spaghetti as per package instructions, drain, and set aside.In a large pan, cook bacon until crispy, remove and set aside.Cook chicken in the same pan, remove, and cut into bite-sized pieces.Sauté onion and garlic until translucent.Whisk heavy cream, cheeses, and egg yolks in a bowl.Combine chicken, onion, garlic, and cream mixture in the pan.Add spaghetti and bacon, mix well.Season with salt and pepper, serve hot.
  2. In a large pan, cook bacon until crispy, remove and set aside.Cook chicken in the same pan, remove, and cut into bite-sized pieces.Sauté onion and garlic until translucent.Whisk heavy cream, cheeses, and egg yolks in a bowl.Combine chicken, onion, garlic, and cream mixture in the pan.Add spaghetti and bacon, mix well.Season with salt and pepper, serve hot.
  3. Cook chicken in the same pan, remove, and cut into bite-sized pieces.Sauté onion and garlic until translucent.Whisk heavy cream, cheeses, and egg yolks in a bowl.Combine chicken, onion, garlic, and cream mixture in the pan.Add spaghetti and bacon, mix well.Season with salt and pepper, serve hot.
  4. Sauté onion and garlic until translucent.Whisk heavy cream, cheeses, and egg yolks in a bowl.Combine chicken, onion, garlic, and cream mixture in the pan.Add spaghetti and bacon, mix well.Season with salt and pepper, serve hot.
  5. Whisk heavy cream, cheeses, and egg yolks in a bowl.Combine chicken, onion, garlic, and cream mixture in the pan.Add spaghetti and bacon, mix well.Season with salt and pepper, serve hot.
  6. Combine chicken, onion, garlic, and cream mixture in the pan.Add spaghetti and bacon, mix well.Season with salt and pepper, serve hot.
  7. Add spaghetti and bacon, mix well.Season with salt and pepper, serve hot.
  8. Season with salt and pepper, serve hot.

Notes

For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half and use low-fat cheeses.
Gluten-free pasta can be used for a gluten-free version.Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature to integrate seamlessly into the sauce.
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature to integrate seamlessly into the sauce.

  • Author: Chef Stella