Chicken Carbonara

Classic Italian flavor with a perfect blend of rich cheese and chicken.

Senny

2 min read

Chicken Carbonara is a classic Italian pasta dish renowned for its rich cheesy aroma and delightful texture. This dish combines savory bacon (or salt pork), tender chicken, creamy cheese, and eggs with perfectly cooked pasta, offering a satisfying bite with every mouthful.

👉🏻Ingredients list⚠️

  • Pasta: 250g

  • Chicken breast: 200g

  • Bacon: 100g (or salt pork)

  • Eggs: 3

  • Parmesan cheese: 100g

  • Cream (or milk): half a cup

  • Black pepper: to taste

  • Salt: to taste

  • Garlic: 2 cloves

  • Olive oil: as needed

  • Parsley (chopped): as needed

👉🏻✨DIRECTIONS:

  1. Dice the chicken breast and marinate with salt and black pepper for a while; cut the bacon into small pieces; mince the garlic.

  2. Boil water in a pot with a spoonful of salt. Cook the pasta until al dente, then drain and toss with olive oil to prevent sticking.

  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté the garlic and bacon until fragrant, then add the diced chicken breast and cook until done.

  4. In another bowl, beat the eggs, add Parmesan cheese, cream (or milk), and black pepper, mixing well to form a cheese and egg mixture.

  5. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the bacon and chicken, pour in the cheese and egg mixture, and quickly stir-fry to coat each strand of pasta evenly.

  6. Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving

👉🏻✨TIPS

  • When sautéing bacon and chicken, avoid using too high heat to prevent burning.

  • Stir-fry the pasta with the cheese and egg mixture quickly to avoid the eggs setting into clumps.

  • The traditional texture of pasta is slightly firm; adjust the cooking time according to personal preference.

👉🏻✨BENEFITS

  • Chicken Carbonara is not only delicious but also provides abundant protein and calcium, making it an ideal choice for replenishing energy and nutrients.

👉🏻✨NUTRITIONAL

  • This dish is rich in protein, fat, carbohydrates, and various vitamins and minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, and iron. Cheese and eggs are excellent sources of high-quality protein, while cheese is also rich in calcium, contributing to bone health. Chicken breast is low in fat and high in protein, suitable for fitness and weight-loss enthusiasts. Pasta provides abundant carbohydrates to energize the body.