Best 6 Chicken Fettuccine A La Carbonara Recipes

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Indulge in the culinary delight of Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, a classic Italian dish reimagined with a savory twist. This delectable meal combines tender chicken, silky fettuccine pasta, and a luscious Alfredo sauce, creating a harmonious symphony of flavors. The Alfredo sauce, a hallmark of this dish, is prepared with a blend of butter, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and seasonings, resulting in a rich and creamy texture that coats every strand of pasta perfectly. The chicken, marinated in a blend of herbs and spices, is grilled or pan-seared to perfection, infusing the dish with a succulent and flavorful protein element. Accompaniments such as sautéed vegetables, crisp salad, or garlic bread further elevate the dining experience, making this dish a well-rounded and satisfying meal.

In addition to the classic Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, the article also presents variations that cater to different dietary preferences and tastes. For vegetarians, there's a meatless version that swaps the chicken for roasted vegetables, offering a flavorful and protein-packed alternative. For those who enjoy seafood, a delectable shrimp Alfredo recipe is also included, featuring succulent shrimp sautéed in a flavorful sauce. Last but not least, a gluten-free variation replaces the traditional fettuccine pasta with gluten-free pasta, making this dish accessible to those with gluten sensitivities. With its detailed instructions and helpful tips, this article equips home cooks with the knowledge and confidence to prepare a memorable Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo experience, whether they prefer the classic version or one of its delicious variations.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

FETTUCCINI CARBONARA



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This carbonara is a delectable, mouth watering pile of yummy goodness. I recommend a nice salad with it - that's all you will need for a complete meal.

Provided by Sarah W. Lennox

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 teaspoons olive oil
4 shallots, diced
1 large onion, cut into thin strips
1 pound bacon, cut into strips
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 (16 ounce) package fettuccini pasta
3 egg yolks
½ cup heavy cream
¾ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat. Saute shallots until softened. Stir in onion and bacon, and cook until bacon is evenly browned. Stir in garlic when bacon is about half done. Remove from heat.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain pasta, then return it to the pot.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together egg yolks, cream, and shredded Parmesan. Pour the bacon mixture over the pasta, then stir in the cream mixture. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 613.9 calories, Carbohydrate 64.8 g, Cholesterol 165.9 mg, Fat 28.6 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 750.3 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

CHICKEN CARBONARA



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Chicken Carbonara - It's everything you love about carbonara! Lots of bacon, cheese, that silky sauce, all tossed with perfectly al dente pasta and chicken. An entire meal in one!

Provided by Joanna Cismaru

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounce spaghetti (dry)
2 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
1 ½ cups Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
½ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
6 ounce bacon (sliced - use guanciale or pancetta instead if you want more authentic carbonara)
1 pound chicken (cooked and shredded)
4 cloves garlic (minced)

Steps:

  • Pasta: Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water.
  • Eggs: Whisk the 2 whole eggs and 2 egg yolks with 1 1/4 cup of the parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  • Meats: Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium high heat. When almost crisped, add the chicken and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the bacon is done. Remove the bacon and chicken with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  • Start the sauce: Reduce the heat in the skillet to medium. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add the pasta cooking water into the skillet along with the spaghetti. Toss the spaghetti until the sauce starts to become thickened and glossy. Turn off the heat.
  • Finish the sauce: Pour the egg and Parmesan mixture into the skillet, and toss the pasta. Continue to toss the pasta until the sauce is thick and the eggs are fully cooked. Add the bacon and chicken back to the skillet and stir to combine.
  • Garnish: Top with the remaining cheese and freshly ground black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550 kcal, Carbohydrate 45 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 186 mg, Sodium 741 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN FETTUCCINE A LA CARBONARA



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Chicken Helper® and rotisserie chicken make it easy to have this favorite Italian restaurant dinner at home!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 slices bacon, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon margarine or butter
1 1/2 cups hot water
2 1/2 cups milk
1 box Chicken Helper™ fettuccine Alfredo
3 cups cubed deli rotisserie chicken (from 2- to 2 1/2-lb chicken)
1 cup frozen sweet peas

Steps:

  • In 12-inch skillet, cook bacon until crisp; drain on paper towels. Reserve 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet. Add margarine to drippings in skillet; heat over medium-high heat until margarine is melted.
  • Stir in hot water, milk, sauce mix and uncooked pasta (from Chicken Helper box). Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
  • Reduce heat. Cover; simmer 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in chicken and frozen peas. Cover; simmer 4 to 6 minutes longer or until pasta is tender. Remove from heat; uncover, and stir in bacon (sauce will thicken as it stands).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1110 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1/2 g

FETTUCCINE CARBONARA



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When a man at church found out how much my family likes fettuccine, he shared his Italian grandmother's carbonara recipe with us. I've made it my own over the last 25 years. Grated Parmesan cheese works just as well as Romano. -Kristine Chayes, Smithtown, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 pound bacon strips, chopped
1 package (16 ounces) fettuccine
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup half-and-half cream
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
Additional grated Romano cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 1 tablespoon in pan., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook fettuccine according to package directions. Drain; return to pan., Add onion to drippings in skillet; cook and stir over medium heat 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in cream. In a small bowl, whisk a small amount of warm cream into eggs; return all to pan, whisking constantly. Cook 8-10 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°, stirring constantly., Stir cheese, salt, pepper and bacon into sauce. Add to fettuccine and toss to combine. Sprinkle with parsley and, if desired, additional cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 162mg cholesterol, Sodium 684mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

PASTA CARBONARA WITH CHICKEN



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This is Alexis Olivia's best recipe ever! A true Italian sharing a delicious pasta carbonara dish with chicken that everyone will love. Yes, a bit fattening, yet worth it if you are able to indulge every once in a while! Enjoy!

Provided by Alexis Olivia

Categories     100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes     Pasta by Shape Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
3 teaspoons minced garlic
4 ounces thinly sliced pancetta bacon, chopped
4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, chopped
4 cups shredded, cooked rotisserie chicken
2 ½ cups heavy cream, at room temperature
1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, or more to taste
3 large egg yolks, at room temperature
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
¼ cup chopped Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 10 to 11 minutes. Drain.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in onion and garlic. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 4 minutes. Add pancetta and prosciutto; saute until crisp and brown, about 8 minutes. Add chicken and saute until heated through, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool slightly.
  • Whisk cream, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, egg yolks, basil, and parsley together in a large bowl until blended.
  • Return chicken mixture to the stove over medium-low heat. Add drained penne and cream mixture; toss over medium-low heat until penne is thickly coated, about 4 minutes; do not let it boil or the eggs will scramble. Taste and season with salt and pepper if necessary. Transfer to a large, wide serving bowl and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 796.4 calories, Carbohydrate 45.3 g, Cholesterol 265.7 mg, Fat 51.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 37.9 g, SaturatedFat 25.5 g, Sodium 613.8 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

SPAGHETTI ALLA CARBONARA



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For a quick dinner, whip up Tyler Florence's authentic Spaghetti alla Carbonara recipe, a rich tangle of pasta, pancetta and egg, from Food Network.

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound dry spaghetti
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 ounces pancetta or slab bacon, cubed or sliced into small strips
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 large eggs
1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus more for serving
Freshly ground black pepper
1 handful fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Prepare the sauce while the pasta is cooking to ensure that the spaghetti will be hot and ready when the sauce is finished; it is very important that the pasta is hot when adding the egg mixture, so that the heat of the pasta cooks the raw eggs in the sauce.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender yet firm (as they say in Italian "al dente.") Drain the pasta well, reserving 1/2 cup of the starchy cooking water to use in the sauce if you wish.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a deep skillet over medium flame. Add the pancetta and saute for about 3 minutes, until the bacon is crisp and the fat is rendered. Toss the garlic into the fat and saute for less than 1 minute to soften.
  • Add the hot, drained spaghetti to the pan and toss for 2 minutes to coat the strands in the bacon fat. Beat the eggs and Parmesan together in a mixing bowl, stirring well to prevent lumps. Remove the pan from the heat and pour the egg/cheese mixture into the pasta, whisking quickly until the eggs thicken, but do not scramble (this is done off the heat to ensure this does not happen.) Thin out the sauce with a bit of the reserved pasta water, until it reaches desired consistency. Season the carbonara with several turns of freshly ground black pepper and taste for salt. Mound the spaghetti carbonara into warm serving bowls and garnish with chopped parsley. Pass more cheese around the table.

Tips:

  • To achieve a smooth and creamy sauce, use high-quality Parmesan cheese and heavy cream. Freshly grated Parmesan cheese will provide the best flavor.
  • Use thick-cut bacon or pancetta for a more substantial and flavorful dish.
  • Cook the bacon or pancetta until it's crispy but not burnt. This will add a smoky flavor to the sauce.
  • Don't overcook the chicken. Cook it until it's just cooked through, otherwise it will become tough.
  • Add the cooked chicken and peas to the sauce just before serving. This will prevent them from overcooking.
  • Season the dish with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve the fettuccine carbonara immediately, topped with additional Parmesan cheese and parsley.

Conclusion:

Chicken fettuccine carbonara is a simple but delicious dish that can be prepared in under 30 minutes. It's a great weeknight meal that's sure to please the whole family. The combination of creamy sauce, crispy bacon or pancetta, tender chicken, and al dente fettuccine is truly irresistible. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal that's packed with flavor, give chicken fettuccine carbonara a try.

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