Best-Ever Chicken Carbonara
Best-Ever Chicken Carbonara is a creamy, comforting dish that brings the flavors of Italy right to your dinner table. This recipe features tender chicken breasts enveloped in a luscious sauce made from heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, paired perfectly with spaghetti or fettuccine. Whether for a family dinner or an intimate date night, this easy-to-make carbonara is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine pasta
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for about 6 minutes per side until golden brown. Let rest before slicing into bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Create the Sauce: Pour in heavy cream and stir in Parmesan until melted and smooth. If too thick, gradually add reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
- Combine Everything: Add cooked pasta and sliced chicken to the skillet. Toss gently to coat pasta evenly with sauce.
- Serve It Up: Plate the carbonara and finish with extra Parmesan and black pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg