Loaded Chicken Carbonara

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 0
Loaded Chicken Carbonara recipe for a hearty dinner
in Pasta

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

6 slices bacon , chopped
1 1/2 pounds skinless , boneless chicken breast halves
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup white wine
1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
3 large eggs
1 gallon water
1 pound spaghetti
2 cups frozen peas

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
783
Sugar
8g
Fat
43g
Loaded Chicken Carbonara is a hearty, creamy pasta dish that is perfect for a cozy, comforting meal. This recipe has been created with leftover chicken that is combined with crispy bacon, sweet peas, and spaghetti, all coated in a rich, creamy sauce made with Parmesan cheese and eggs. The combination of bacon, chicken, and peas gives this dish a unique flavor profile, while the creamy Carbonara sauce makes it an indulgent treat for pasta lovers. Serve this dish with garlic bread and a side salad for a complete meal.

Instructions

1.Cook the bacon in a large pan over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the pan.
2.Season the chicken with salt and black pepper and cook in the same pan over medium-high heat until no longer pink in the center. Remove chicken and set aside.
3.Add garlic and black pepper to the pan, stirring for about 1 minute. Pour in white wine and let it simmer until reduced by half.
4.In a separate bowl, whisk together the Parmesan cheese and eggs. Set aside.
5.Cook spaghetti according to package directions in a large pot of boiling salted water. During the last 2 minutes of cooking, add frozen peas.
6.Drain the spaghetti and peas and add to the pan with garlic and wine. Remove from heat and toss with Parmesan-egg mixture, bacon, and chicken. Serve immediately.

PROS

This dish is a great way to use leftover chicken.
The creaminess of the Carbonara sauce mixed with salty bacon and sweet peas make for an irresistible flavor combination.

CONS

This dish is high in calories, fat, and cholesterol.

The Bacon is high in sodium, so people on low-sodium diets should avoid this dish.

The egg in the Carbonara sauce is not fully cooked, so people with weak immune systems or pregnant women should avoid it.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is not particularly healthy, but it does contain protein from the chicken and fiber from the peas.
The garlic in the recipe has been linked to reducing inflammation and boosting the immune system.

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