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Easy Chicken Carbonara - Creamy & Delicious

chicken carbonara easy recipe with crispy bacon, tender chicken, and a rich, creamy sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: chicken carbonara easy recipe, Chicken Tetrazzini Easy, crispy baked potatoes, Green Chicken Enchiladas, keto ground beef casserole recipes easy, quick and easy low sodium dinner recipes, White Bread Rolls
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Clara

Ingredients

  • 12 oz spaghetti
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 4 slices bacon, chopped
  • 2 chicken breasts, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, Parmesan cheese, and heavy cream. Set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, cook the diced chicken until golden and cooked through.
  5. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Reduce heat to low, add the cooked pasta, and pour in the egg mixture.
  7. Toss quickly, adding reserved pasta water gradually to create a creamy sauce.
  8. Stir in crispy bacon, season with salt and black pepper.
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.