Hearty Chicken and Bacon Carbonara
Hearty Chicken and Bacon Carbonara brings together smoky bacon, tender chicken, and sweet peas tossed in a rich, silky Parmesan-egg sauce that clings to every strand of spaghetti. The balance of salty cheese, peppery bite, and a hint of wine makes it comforting yet lively. It’s a great choice for a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual get-together with friends.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 10 minutes.
- 2
Remove the bacon from the skillet with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- 3
Drain the fat from the skillet, reserving 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings.
- 4
Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- 5
Heat 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings in the skillet over medium heat.
- 6
Cook the chicken breast halves in the bacon drippings until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes per side.
- 7
An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 8
Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and tent with foil.
- 9
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing; set aside.
- 10
Heat the remaining tablespoon of bacon drippings in the skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- 11
Cook and stir the garlic and ground black pepper in the skillet until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 12
Pour the wine into the skillet; simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes.
- 13
Remove from the heat.
- 14
Whisk the Parmesan cheese and eggs together in a bowl.
- 15
Slowly pour the wine mixture into the Parmesan mixture while whisking continuously.
- 16
Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil.
- 17
Cook the spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still slightly firm, about 12 minutes.
- 18
Remove 1/2 cup of the water from the pot for later use.
- 19
Place the peas in a large colander.
- 20
Drain the pasta in the colander over the peas.
- 21
Return the drained pasta and peas to the pot.
- 22
Stir the bacon, chicken, and wine mixture into the spaghetti.
- 23
Thin the sauce with the reserved pasta water as desired.
- Calories 1232.96 kcal High
- Protein 88.25 g Good Source
- Carbs 141.29 g Moderate
- Total Fat 35.06 g High
- Saturated Fat 14.53 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 332.03 mg High
- Sodium 2039.05 mg High
- Fiber 10.49 g Good Source
- Sugar 42.1 g High
- Added Sugar 39.71 g High
- Calcium 497.89 mg Good Source
- Iron 8.09 mg Good Source
- Potassium 895.09 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 75.66 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 25.77 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 2.25 mcg Moderate
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Hearty Chicken and Bacon Carbonara is an Italian dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bacon Fat, Black Pepper, Eggs, and Grated Parmesan Cheese. Each serving provides about 1232.96 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hearty Chicken and Bacon Carbonara?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Hearty Chicken and Bacon Carbonara made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon Fat, Black Pepper, Eggs, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Green Peas. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Hearty Chicken and Bacon Carbonara?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Hearty Chicken and Bacon Carbonara?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1232.96 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hearty Chicken and Bacon Carbonara easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 23 steps.
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