Indulge in this mouth-watering Chicken and Bacon Carbonara recipe that will leave you craving for more. This classic Italian dish is perfect for a cozy dinner with your loved ones. The creamy, cheesy and flavorful sauce blended with perfectly cooked pasta, chicken and crispy bacon will make your taste buds dance with joy.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 6 strips of bacon, diced
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Image description: A plate of steaming hot pasta tossed in a creamy sauce, mixed with chicken and bacon, garnished with grated parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
Instructions:
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the diced bacon and cook until crispy. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Add the diced chicken to the same pan and cook until browned and fully cooked. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté the onion and garlic until soft and fragrant.
- In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks and parmesan cheese together.
- Drain the spaghetti and add it to the pan with the onions and garlic.
- Add the cooked bacon and chicken to the pan and toss until well combined.
- Remove the pan from the heat and add the egg yolk and parmesan mixture.
- Toss the spaghetti until the sauce coats the pasta evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot with grated parmesan cheese and chopped parsley on top.
Image description: A close-up of a bowl filled with uncooked spaghetti on a wooden table, with a jar of olive oil and a bunch of garlic cloves in the background.
Image description: A top view of a large frying pan with diced chicken and bacon sizzling on it.