Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that transforms the classic Italian carbonara into a mouthwatering masterpiece! This TM Chicken Bacon Carbonara isn't just another pasta dish - it's a creamy, decadent experience that combines the smoky richness of bacon, tender chicken, and a luxuriously silky sauce that will have you craving more with every single bite. Whether you're a seasoned home chef or a cooking novice, this recipe promises restaurant-quality deliciousness right in your own kitchen.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 200g spaghetti
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 100g bacon, diced
- 2 eggs
- 50g parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by dicing chicken breasts into small, uniform cubes, cutting bacon into similar-sized pieces, and grating the parmesan cheese.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente, typically 8-10 minutes.
- While pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced bacon and cook until crispy and golden brown, rendering its fat.
- Remove bacon from skillet, leaving the rendered fat. Add diced chicken to the same skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook until chicken is golden and fully cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and grated parmesan cheese until well combined. Season with a pinch of black pepper.
- Drain cooked pasta, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water. Immediately add hot pasta to the skillet with chicken.
- Remove skillet from heat and quickly pour egg and cheese mixture over pasta, stirring rapidly to create a creamy sauce without scrambling the eggs.
- Add crispy bacon back to the skillet and toss everything together. If sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water to achieve desired consistency.
- Plate the carbonara and garnish with additional grated parmesan and chopped fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately while hot, enjoying the creamy texture and rich flavors of the chicken bacon carbonara.
Tips
- Temperature is Key: Ensure your eggs are at room temperature to help create a smoother, more consistent sauce.
- Work Quickly: When mixing eggs with hot pasta, stir rapidly to prevent scrambling and achieve that signature creamy texture.
- Reserve Pasta Water: Always save some pasta water - its starchy consistency is perfect for adjusting sauce thickness.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: High-quality parmesan and fresh parsley can elevate the entire dish's flavor profile.
- Serve Immediately: Carbonara is best enjoyed hot, straight from the pan, to maintain its creamy consistency.
- Don't Overcook Chicken: Cook chicken just until golden to keep it tender and juicy.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 340kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: 35g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
