A Simple Recipe for Chicken Carbonara

Chicken Carbonara is an old favorite for many people. This pasta dish features bacon and chicken in a tasty parmesan cheese based sauce. This recipe may seem time consuming, but you'll be surprised by how quickly it ends up on the table. In addition to the vegetables listed, onions and mushrooms are also a delicious addition.

This recipe uses raw eggs in the sauce, which is the traditional way of creating creaminess. However, handled correctly, they won't cause a problem. The sauce must be mixed directly with the hot pasta immediately after draining to get the right texture and avoid bacterial contamination. Serve this great recipe with garlic bread and enjoy right away.

Chicken Carbonara the Easy Way

Ingredients -

1 pound boneless chicken breasts
1/2 pound bacon or pancetta
12 ounces spaghetti noodles
1 cup fresh or frozen peas
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon each salt and black pepper
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Preparation:

Mix cheese, eggs, cream, salt and pepper in a small bowl. In another bowl, combine wine, lemon juice and broth.

Set aside.

Bring a large pot of water to boil.

In a heavy skillet, cook bacon or pancetta in batches until crisp, then drain.

Reserve bacon fat in skillet.

Grill chicken pieces with some of the reserved bacon fat until pinkness is gone and meat is fully cooked, with clear juices. Drain.

Use the wine mixture to deglaze the pan, remembering to scrape up any bits, and then cook for two to three minutes.

Begin cooking pasta in boiling water according to directions on package.

Crumble bacon and mix with chicken, wine glaze, and egg mixture until well combined. Drain noodles completely, and then mix with egg mixture and peas while still very hot.

Mix well to ensure even heating.

(Serves 4-6)

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A Picture of our Simple Recipe for Chicken Carbonara - this dish is nice served with fresh steamed vegetables, like zucchini, broccoli, or cauliflower. This recipe combines freshly grilled boneless chicken breast with pasta and a delicious sauce that compliments the grilled chicken wonderfully.