Chicken Carbonara with Four Cheeses
Chicken Carbonara with Four Cheeses brings together crisp bacon, tender chicken, and penne coated in a lush, pepper-forward cream sauce. The blend of Parmesan-Romano and Colby Jack creates a velvety texture with a salty, nutty finish that clings to every bite. Serve it for a cozy weeknight dinner or a special gathering when you want something rich and comforting.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken Carbonara with Four Cheeses, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 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.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 9
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all ingredients.
- 2
Put the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning now and then, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes.
- 3
Drain the bacon slices on paper towels. Once cool enough to handle, chop them into small pieces.
- 4
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the penne and olive oil; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet still slightly firm, about 8 minutes.
- 5
While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a large, deep skillet over low heat. Add the chopped bacon, the garlic, and 1 teaspoon pepper; cook, stirring, until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 6
Raise the heat to medium, add the chicken, and cook until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 7
Add the whipping cream, Parmesan-Romano cheese, and the remaining 2 teaspoons pepper to the skillet. Stir and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes. Add the Colby-Jack cheese and stir until melted. Stir in the beaten eggs and bring to a simmer.
- 8
Add the drained pasta and stir until it is coated with the sauce.
- Calories 896.93 kcal High 45%
- Protein 55.47 g Good Source 111%
- Carbohydrate 25.02 g 9%
- Total Fat 62.17 g High 80%
- Saturated Fat 31.02 g High 155%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 275.71 mg High 92%
- Sodium 2101.29 mg High 91%
- Dietary Fiber 2.95 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 2.63 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 448.62 mg Good Source 35%
- Iron 2.0 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 119.79 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 103.26 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 0.11 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.39 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Chicken Carbonara with Four Cheeses is an Italian dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bacon, Black Pepper, Butter, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 896.93 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken Carbonara with Four Cheeses?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Chicken Carbonara with Four Cheeses made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Black Pepper, Butter, Eggs, Grated Parmesan Romano Cheese. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Chicken Carbonara with Four Cheeses?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Chicken Carbonara with Four Cheeses?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 896.93 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken Carbonara with Four Cheeses easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Chicken Carbonara with Four Cheeses healthy?
- Chicken Carbonara with Four Cheeses has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 896.93 calories and 55.47 g of protein, or 111% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2101.29 mg (91% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 31.02 g (155% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, 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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