Description
Delectable chicken carbonara blends Italian culinary traditions with rich, silky pasta perfection. Parmesan, crispy pancetta, and tender chicken create a comforting meal you’ll savor with each luxurious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 3 egg yolks
Pasta and Cheese:
- 400 grams (14 ounces) spaghetti
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
Seasoning and Aromatics:
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare spaghetti in boiling water for 8-10 minutes until perfectly tender, maintaining a slight firmness. Carefully extract and preserve one cup of starchy cooking liquid before draining.
- Sizzle olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high temperature. Introduce diced chicken pieces, searing until they achieve a golden-brown exterior and reach complete internal doneness.
- Lower skillet temperature and introduce minced garlic, allowing aromatic notes to permeate the cooking surface for approximately 30-45 seconds.
- Craft a luxurious sauce by combining heavy cream, grated parmesan, egg yolks, freshly cracked black pepper, and a delicate salt pinch in a separate mixing vessel.
- Gently pour cream mixture into the skillet, continuously stirring to prevent protein separation. Maintain low heat to ensure smooth sauce development.
- Incorporate cooked spaghetti and seared chicken into the silky sauce, thoroughly coating each strand. Utilize reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency, creating a harmonious blend of textures.
- Elevate the dish’s visual appeal and flavor profile by sprinkling freshly chopped parsley and additional parmesan cheese across the surface before serving immediately.
Notes
- Prevent sauce curdling by maintaining low heat and whisking continuously when adding cream mixture to ensure smooth, silky texture.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk for lighter version, keeping creamy consistency without excess calories.
- Use gluten-free spaghetti or zucchini noodles to make recipe suitable for different dietary restrictions while maintaining original flavor profile.
- Allow chicken to rest briefly after cooking to retain moisture and prevent dryness, ensuring tender and juicy protein throughout the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 700 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 2900 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 280 mg