chicken carbonara

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Lisa Hofmann
hacienda heights, CA

I wanted to use the fresh herbs that were in my garden.

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 25 Min

Ingredients For chicken carbonara

  • 2 tsp
    olive oil
  • 6-8 slice
    bacon
  • 2-6 clove
    garlic
  • 2 1/2 c
    whipping cream or milk
  • 8 lg
    egg yokes
  • 1/4 c
    chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 1/4 c
    chopped fresh italian parsley leaves
  • 1 lb
    spaghetti
  • 4 c
    chicken (cut into bite sized pieces)
  • ground pepper
  • green peas (about half a bag)
  • 1 c
    grated parmesan cheese

How To Make chicken carbonara

  • 1
    Heat Oil in a heavy large pan over medium hear. Add bacon and garlic and saute until it is brown and crisp about 8 minuets. Cool slightly.
  • 2
    In a large bowl, whisk together the cream (or milk), cheese, yolks, basil, and parsley to blend.
  • 3
    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. About 10 minuets
  • 4
    Add the chicken to the pan with the bacon and stir to combine. Next add the spaghetti and the cream/milk mixture and also peas, and toss over medium heat until the chicken is heated and the sauce coats the spaghetti thickly, about 4 minuets. Don't boil or the egg yolks can scramble. Season the pasta to tase with pepper and top with a little parmesan cheese.

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