Description
Indulge in a creamy carbonara with crispy chicken and bacon that combines rich flavors and comforting textures for a perfect meal.
Ingredients
- Spaghetti
- Heavy Cream
- Parmesan Cheese
- Egg Yolks
- Crispy Chicken
- Bacon
- Garlic
- Salt
- Pepper
- Parsley
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, cook the bacon until golden brown and crispy, then set aside.
- Add diced chicken to the same pan and cook until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes.
- Whisk together heavy cream, egg yolks, and grated Parmesan in a mixing bowl.
- Drain spaghetti, reserving 1 cup of pasta water, and combine with cream mixture.
- Mix in crispy chicken, bacon, minced garlic, and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley.
Notes
For a lighter version, consider air frying or baking the chicken. Add veggies like peas or spinach for more color.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 250mg