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Chicken Carbonara

A creamy, cheesy, and comforting dish that combines chicken and pasta effortlessly.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 8 ounces spaghetti or fettuccine
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound chicken breast diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot for boiling pasta
  • Skillet or frying pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Add spaghetti or fettuccine and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  4. Add diced chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  6. In a bowl, whisk together eggs and grated Parmesan cheese.
  7. Once the pasta is done, reserve some pasta water and drain the rest.
  8. Add the pasta to the skillet with the chicken.
  9. Remove the skillet from heat and quickly stir in the egg and cheese mixture.
  10. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water until desired consistency.
  11. Season with salt and pepper to taste and garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

Make sure to remove the skillet from heat before adding the egg mixture to prevent scrambling.