Description
Indulge in this creamy Chicken Carbonara, a delightful blend of tender chicken and pasta enveloped in a rich sauce. Perfect for impressing guests or a cozy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken thighs
- 8 oz fettuccine or spaghetti
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves fresh garlic
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince the garlic.
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot and cook pasta until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Sauté the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, add chicken, and cook until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
- Add garlic and cream: Stir in minced garlic for 30 seconds, then pour in heavy cream and simmer gently.
- Melt in cheese: Gradually mix in Parmesan cheese until melted, adjusting seasoning with salt and black pepper.
- Combine everything: Toss cooked pasta into the skillet, mixing until coated with sauce, then fold in parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider incorporating mushrooms or swapping pasta shapes.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and presentation.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container; reheat gently with a splash of cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg