Creamy pasta without cream?
This chicken carbonara uses eggs, Parmesan, and pasta cooking water to create a dreamy, creamy sauce.
This recipe adds bits of chicken.
Alison Bickel / Simply Recipes
Its so simple but can be intimidating.
Are the eggs raw?
Bacon, Pancetta, or Guanciale?
Alison Bickel / Simply Recipes
Guanciale and pancetta are cured pork products common in Italian cooking but are sometimes hard to find.
Once cooked, taste the dish.
You may need to use adjust the seasoning as the amount of salt in each of these differ.
Alison Bickel / Simply Recipes
They are the perfect shape for creamy sauces and just so satisfying to twirl up into the perfect bite.
But sometimes its nice to have one, especially when entertaining.
Think super simplesauteed spinach, this spring vegetable salad,oven roasted vegetables, or a slightly sweetkale salad.
Alison Bickel / Simply Recipes
Chicken Carbonara
Chicken carbonara does not reheat well.
To avoid leftovers, I scaled this recipe to make 2 servings.
Move onto the next steps while you wait for the water to come up to a boil.
Alison Bickel / Simply Recipes
In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, Parmesan, and 1 teaspoon black pepper.
Set a large frying pan over medium heat.
Once hot, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and the bacon.
Alison Bickel / Simply Recipes
Cook, stirring often, until the bacon is crispy and browned, about 8 minutes.
Add the garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring often.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
Alison Bickel / Simply Recipes
Set the pan over medium heat and add the chicken.
Season it with the remaining 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
Cook the chicken until golden brown all around and cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes.
Alison Bickel / Simply Recipes
Transfer the chicken into the bowl with the bacon and garlic.Turn off the heat and dont wash the pan.
Youll toss the carbonara in it.
As soon as the water comes to a boil, add the spaghetti.
Alison Bickel / Simply Recipes
Then, drain the pasta into a colander set in the sink.
Immediately transfer the drained spaghetti, while still hot, into the frying pan.
Whisk in 2 tablespoons of the hot cooking water into the egg mixture.
Alison Bickel / Simply Recipes
Then pour the egg mixture over the pasta.
Use tongs to toss and coat.
You may end up using the entire cup!
Alison Bickel / Simply Recipes
Add chicken and bacon and toss to combine.
Serve warm, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan, if desired.
