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Best Chicken Carbonara Recipe

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This best chicken carbonara recipe features tender chicken, crispy bacon, creamy parmesan sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta for an irresistible meal.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
  • 2 chicken breasts, cubed
  • 6 slices bacon, chopped
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and cook the cubed chicken until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Add minced garlic and sauté briefly.
  4. In a bowl, whisk eggs, parmesan cheese, and heavy cream (if using). Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Add cooked pasta, chicken, and bacon to the skillet. Remove from heat and quickly stir in the egg mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed for a creamy consistency.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a lighter version, omit heavy cream.
  • Use freshly grated parmesan for the best flavor.
  • Work quickly with the egg mixture to avoid scrambling.

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