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Chicken Carbonara Recipe

Italian · Main course · 40 min total

A creamy, indulgent pasta dish with tender chicken, crispy pancetta, and a rich egg-based sauce. This recipe simplifies the classic carbonara technique for home cooks.

Ingredients

• 400g spaghetti
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 300g chicken breast, sliced
• 150g pancetta or bacon, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 large eggs
• 100g grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken slices and cook until golden and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add pancetta and cook until crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Remove from heat.
4. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, Parmesan, black pepper, and salt.
5. Add the hot drained spaghetti to the skillet with pancetta. Toss quickly. Pour the egg mixture over the pasta, tossing vigorously. Add reserved pasta water a little at a time until the sauce is creamy and coats the pasta.
6. Slice the cooked chicken and add to the pasta. Toss to combine. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley.

Tips

• Use room temperature eggs for a smoother sauce.
• Work quickly when adding the egg mixture to avoid scrambling.
• Add pasta water gradually; the sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
• Grate Parmesan fresh for best flavor.

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