Indulge in the delectable symphony of flavors that is Creamy Chicken Carbonara, a tantalizing fusion of classic Italian and comforting American cuisine. This dish takes the beloved Carbonara pasta and elevates it with the luscious addition of tender chicken, creating a harmonious balance of textures and flavors. This recipe is an absolute delight for those who crave a creamy, rich, and flavorful pasta dish. It boasts a luscious sauce made from fresh cream, Parmesan cheese, and eggs, generously coating succulent chicken and perfectly cooked spaghetti. The recipe also includes variations to suit diverse preferences, such as a vegetarian option with roasted vegetables and a spicy rendition with a touch of red pepper flakes. Embark on a culinary adventure with Creamy Chicken Carbonara and relish a taste experience that will leave you craving more.
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CREAMY CHICKEN CARBONARA RECIPE
Creamy chicken carbonara is inspired by a classic Italian pasta dish made with bacon, whisked egg, and hard cheese. It's creamy, delicious, date-night worthy, and will rock your world.
Provided by Shawn Williams
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook linguine al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before straining.
- Combine eggs, cream, Parmesan cheese, basil, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Whisk thoroughly and set aside.
- Meanwhile, cook bacon in a cast iron skillet on medium heat until fully cooked, remove from the skillet and place on a paper towel lined plate to drain. Keep 1-2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the skillet and discard the rest.
- Add minced garlic and sliced chicken to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper and cook until chicken is fully cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Return bacon to the skillet, add the warm linguine and toss with chicken and bacon. Turn the burner down to low and let the skillet cool for 2-3 minutes. If the skillet is too hot you run the risk of scrambling the eggs.
- Add egg mixture to the skillet and toss with the pasta until fully incorporated. Stir in 2-3 tablespoons of reserved pasta water until creamy. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh basil.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1, Calories 706 calories, Sugar .3g, Sodium 906mg, Fat 20.7, SaturatedFat 7.4g, Carbohydrate 37.2g, Fiber 0g, Protein 91.4g, Cholesterol 363mg
CREAMY PARMESAN CARBONARA CHICKEN
An ORIGINAL recipe created by Karina, Cafe Delites. Creamy Parmesan Carbonara Chicken is the ultimate twist! Crispy, golden chicken fillets soak up a carbonara inspired sauce for a new chicken recipe loved by the entire family
Provided by Karina - Cafe Delites
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper. In a shallow bowl, combine the flour and parmesan cheese. Dredge seasoned chicken in the flour mixture; shake off excess and set aside.
- Heat the oil and butter in a large non stick pan or well-seasoned cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until butter has melted and pan is hot. Fry the chicken until golden on each side, cooked through and no longer pink (about 4-5 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of your chicken). Transfer onto a warm plate.
- Add the bacon strips to the pan and fry until crispy. Drain off some excess fat, keeping about 1 teaspoons worth in the pan. Add the onion and garlic and fry until onion is transparent (about 1 minute). Reduce heat to low heat, and add the half and half (or cream). Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer; season with a little salt and pepper to your taste. Add in the parmesan cheese, and allow the sauce to simmer until the parmesan cheese has melted slightly. (If the sauce is too runny for your liking, add the cornstarch/water mixture into the centre of the pan and mix through fast to combine into the sauce. It will begin to thicken immediately).
- Add the chicken back into the pan to serve.
- Serve with steamed vegetables (broccoli and/or cauliflower work best), over zucchini noodles, your favourite pasta, or rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 473 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 37 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 101 mg, Sodium 1314 mg, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CHICKEN CARBONARA
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 42m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a heavy large frying pan over medium heat. Add the pancetta and garlic and saute until it is brown and crisp, about 8 minutes. Cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cream, cheese, yolks, basil, and parsley to blend.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the spaghetti and cook until it is just tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Drain.
- Add the chicken to the pan with the pancetta and stir to combine. Next, add the spaghetti and the cream mixture and toss over medium-low heat until the chicken is heated through and the sauce coats the spaghetti thickly, about 4 minutes (do not boil or you might end up scrambling the eggs). Season the pasta, to taste, with pepper and salt if needed (the pancetta will likely add all the salt you need). Transfer the pasta to a large wide serving bowl. Sprinkle the walnuts and lemon zest over, and serve.
THE BEST CARBONARA
Now this is our idea of comfort food. Creamy and rich, it's the quintessential dish for a chilly evening. We like to splurge every once in a while and add a knob of butter to the cheesy egg sauce just to round it out. We've left that option up to you, however. Either way, we can't think of a more classic or satisfying pasta dish.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
- Whisk together the eggs, yolks, Parmesan, Pecorino, pepper and butter if using in a large bowl until well combined.
- Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain the pasta.
- Meanwhile, cook the pancetta in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 8 minutes. Add the spaghetti and half the reserved pasta cooking water to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Add the egg mixture and toss to coat. Cook, tossing continuously to avoid scrambling the eggs, until the sauce is creamy, thinning it with the remaining pasta water if it becomes too thick (it should be saucy but not watery), about 1 minute.
- Divide the pasta among plates and sprinkle with more grated Parmesan.
THE ULTIMATE CREAMY CHICKEN CARBONARA
Make and share this The Ultimate Creamy Chicken Carbonara recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Marie
Categories Chicken
Time 35m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package.
- While spaghetti is cooking, cook bacon in a a skillet, stirring frequently, until crisp.
- Remove bacon from pan with slotted spoon and drain.
- Drain fat from skillet, reserving 1 tablespoon in the pan.
- Cook onion and garlic in bacon fat over medium heat about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is tender.
- Stir in spaghetti, chicken, cheese and whipping cream.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
- Toss with bacon.
CREAMY CHICKEN CARBONARA
Make and share this Creamy Chicken Carbonara recipe from Food.com.
Provided by BrendaM
Categories Spaghetti
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook bacon until crisp at medium heat in large skillet.
- Drain bacon on paper towel; remove all but 1 tbsp (15 mL) fat from skillet.
- Add onion and garlic to skillet; stir fry until onions are translucent- about 5 minutes.
- Stir in mixture of soups, milk, parsley and thyme.
- Stir in chicken.
- Bring to a boil, stirring often; stir in bacon.
- Reduce heat to low.
- Simmer covered, for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve immediately over cooked spaghetti.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 586.5, Fat 22.9, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 85.9, Sodium 905.2, Carbohydrate 59.2, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 2.5, Protein 34.2
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the Carbonara will be. Use fresh eggs, pancetta or bacon, and Pecorino Romano cheese.
- Cook the pancetta or bacon until it is crispy. This will add flavor and texture to the Carbonara.
- Do not overcook the eggs. The eggs should be cooked until they are just set. If you overcook them, they will become tough and rubbery.
- Add the cheese gradually. This will help to prevent the cheese from clumping.
- Serve the Carbonara immediately. This dish is best enjoyed fresh.
Conclusion:
Chicken Carbonara is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover chicken, and it can also be made with other types of protein, such as shrimp or tofu. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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