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Chicken Spaghetti Carbonara

Chicken Spaghetti Carbonara prepared dish

This chicken spaghetti carbonara combines tender chicken with a creamy sauce made from eggs, cheese, and pancetta. The dish is rich in flavor and perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner. Serve it with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for an added touch!

This recipe is italian style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 20 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 20 min · Total: 35 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include olive oil, spaghetti, garlic, salt.
  • Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 300 g spaghetti
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 200 g chicken breast (diced)
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 100 g pancetta (diced)
  • 2 tbsp parsley (chopped)
  • 100 g parmesan cheese (grated)

Instructions

  1. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the diced pancetta, cooking until crispy.
  3. Add the diced chicken breast to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  5. In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, grated parmesan cheese, black pepper, and salt until well combined.
  6. Remove the skillet from heat and quickly add the cooked spaghetti, tossing to combine with the chicken and pancetta.
  7. Pour the egg mixture over the pasta, stirring quickly to create a creamy sauce without scrambling the eggs.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley and extra parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 590
  • Protein: 38 g
  • Fat: 24 g
  • Carbohydrates: 54 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 850 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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