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Baked Chicken Carbonara with Spaghetti

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Italian 🇮🇹 High-Protein 💪

Baked Chicken Carbonara with Spaghetti layers al dente pasta in a creamy Parmesan sauce enriched with egg yolks and a touch of cream, then bakes until the top is bronzed and fragrant. Crisp pancetta adds salty crunch while tender chicken makes it heartier and comforting. Serve this rich, cozy casserole for Sunday dinner or any chilly weeknight when you want something satisfying.

  • Prep5 mins
  • Cook35 mins
  • Serves6
  • DifficultyMedium
Baked Chicken Carbonara with Spaghetti

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Baked Chicken Carbonara with Spaghetti, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

38 Health Score
Glycemic ImpactFair
54 / 100
Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor
11 / 100
Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityFair
43 / 100
Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
2 / 4
Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.

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22
Heart Health
70
Metabolic
40
Digestive
23
Inflammatory
41
Performance
34
General Wellness
  1. 1

    Assemble all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

  2. 2

    Cook pancetta in a medium skillet over medium-high heat until lightly browned and crisp, about 5 minutes. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Boil spaghetti in lightly salted water for 5 minutes. Drain the pasta and reserve 2 cups of the pasta water.

  4. 4

    Meanwhile, add the egg yolks to a large mixing bowl and whisk until smooth.

  5. 5

    Gradually pour 1 1/2 cups hot pasta water over the egg yolks while whisking vigorously, making sure to whisk constantly so the eggs do not scramble.

  6. 6

    Whisk in the Parmesan cheese, then the heavy cream.

  7. 7

    Add the cooked pasta, pancetta, and chicken to the sauce and toss to combine. Transfer the pasta mixture to the prepared dish.

  8. 8

    Bake until hot and the sauce has thickened, 20 minutes, stirring halfway through.

  9. 9

    Remove from the oven, stir, and let stand for 2 to 3 minutes to allow the sauce to continue thickening. Add additional pasta water, as desired, for a saucier pasta.

  10. 10

    Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan cheese.

About This Recipe

Baked Chicken Carbonara with Spaghetti is an Italian dinner recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Diced Fully Cooked Chicken Breast, Eggs, Fresh Parsley, and Grated Parmesan Cheese. Each serving provides about 790.96 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Baked Chicken Carbonara with Spaghetti?
It is an Italian recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
What is Baked Chicken Carbonara with Spaghetti made of?
The main ingredients are Diced Fully Cooked Chicken Breast, Eggs, Fresh Parsley, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Heavy Cream. The full list of 7 is above.
What goes well with Baked Chicken Carbonara with Spaghetti?
Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
How long does it take to make Baked Chicken Carbonara with Spaghetti?
About 40 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 790.96 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Baked Chicken Carbonara with Spaghetti easy to make?
This recipe is rated medium, with 7 ingredients and 10 steps.
Is Baked Chicken Carbonara with Spaghetti healthy?
Baked Chicken Carbonara with Spaghetti has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 790.96 calories and 46.78 g of protein, or 94% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1055.05 mg (46% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 19.03 g (95% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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