Chicken Carbonara

5 from 3 votes

Chicken Carbonara is full of indulgent bacon flavor and smothered in a cheesy egg sauce with juicy tender chicken added in. This easy pasta is ready in 30 minutes!

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Chicken Carbonara

Servings: servings

Author: Rachel Farnsworth

Ingredients

Chicken

1 pound thick cut bacon slices , diced (or pancetta)
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Pasta

1 pound spaghetti
1 tablespoon salt
4 egg yolks
2 whole eggs
1 1/2 cups grated pecorino romano cheese divided
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley , to garnish (optional)

Instructions

In a large saucepan, cook bacon (or pancetta) over medium heat until crisp, about 7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain fat from bacon, reserving 2 tablespoons of the grease in the skillet.
Season chicken breasts with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Add chicken breasts to skillet directly in the bacon grease. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes per side, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove from pan and either dice or shred.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season with 1 tablespoon salt. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of the pasta water before draining.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together egg yolks, eggs, and 1 cup pecorino romano cheese.
Toss drained pasta with cooked bacon, and diced or shredded chicken. Pour egg mixture in, along with reserved pasta water and toss together with pasta 2 minutes.
Serve hot topped with remaining cheese, freshly ground pepper, and parsley to garnish.

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