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Chicken Carbonara Incredible For Quick Weeknight Meals

Chicken Carbonara Incredible For
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Chicken Carbonara is a creamy pasta dish made with chicken, pancetta, and Parmesan cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces spaghetti
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
  • 4 ounces pancetta, diced
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the diced chicken. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add the diced pancetta. Cook until crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, stirring frequently.
  4. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the pancetta. Stir to combine, then remove the skillet from heat.
  5. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and grated Parmesan cheese until smooth.
  6. Add the hot drained pasta to the skillet with the chicken and pancetta. Quickly pour the egg and cheese mixture over the pasta, tossing to combine. The heat from the pasta will cook the eggs gently, creating a creamy sauce.
  7. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water, a little at a time, until you reach the desired consistency.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary.
  9. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan, if desired.

Notes

  • Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor.
  • Work quickly when adding the egg mixture to avoid scrambling the eggs.

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