From: Good Housekeeping US
Chicken Carbonara
Yields:
4
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Cal/Serv:
635
A decadent dinner doesn't mean hours in the kitchen with this pasta, topped with bacon-studded, creamy Pecorino Romano cheese and egg sauce.
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Ingredients
- 12 oz. linguine
- 4 slice bacon
- 12 oz. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. Pepper
- 1 medium shallot
- 2 clove garlic
- 4 large eggs
- cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- 2 Tbsp. Finely chopped fresh parsley
Directions
- Step 1Heat large covered saucepot of salted water to boiling on high. Cook linguine as label directs.
- Step 2Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, cook bacon on medium 6 to 9 minutes or until browned and crisp. Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Step 3Transfer cooked bacon to paper towel. Add chicken to same skillet with drippings. Increase heat to medium-high. Cook chicken 2 minutes or until just starting to turn opaque, stirring occasionally. Add shallot. Cook 2 minutes, stirring. Add garlic. Cook 1 minute or until chicken is cooked through (165 degrees F), stirring. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Crumble bacon.
- Step 4In large bowl, whisk together eggs, Pecorino, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper until well combined. Add bacon and cooled chicken mixture to eggs.
- Step 5When pasta is cooked, drain well. Add to large bowl with egg mixture, tossing to coat. Divide among 4 serving plates. Garnish with parsley, if desired.
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