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Creamy Chicken Carbonara

This comforting pasta dish combines tender chicken and crispy bacon in a silky sauce made without any heavy cream.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 Italian· July 16, 2026
Creamy Chicken Carbonara
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Prep
10 minutes
Cook
20 minutes
Total
30 minutes
Serves
4

There is something so satisfying about a bowl of creamy carbonara, and this version with added chicken is a real crowd pleaser. It feels fancy enough for a weekend dinner but is simple enough to whip up on a busy Tuesday night.

The trick to that beautiful sauce is the heat from the pasta cooking the eggs, so make sure to take your pan off the burner before you stir them in. This keeps everything smooth and prevents the eggs from scrambling, which is the secret to a perfect texture every time.

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 6 slices bacon, chopped
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to the package directions until al dente.

  2. 2

    While the water boils, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

  3. 3

    Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until they are golden brown and cooked through, then remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.

  4. 4

    In the same skillet, cook the chopped bacon until it is nice and crispy, then stir in the minced garlic for about one minute.

  5. 5

    In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, and black pepper until well combined.

  6. 6

    Before draining the pasta, scoop out about half a cup of the starchy pasta water and set it aside.

  7. 7

    Add the cooked pasta and the chicken back into the skillet with the bacon and garlic, tossing everything together over low heat for a moment.

  8. 8

    Remove the skillet from the heat completely and quickly pour in the egg and cheese mixture, tossing rapidly so the sauce coats the noodles without cooking the eggs too fast.

  9. 9

    Add a splash of the reserved pasta water if you want the sauce to be a little thinner, then serve immediately with a sprinkle of fresh parsley.

💡 Tips

Serve this dish immediately while it is hot, as the sauce will thicken as it cools down. If you have leftovers, keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days. Gently reheat it on the stove with a tiny splash of water to loosen the sauce back up.

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