The Kitchn: You only need 5 ingredients for this creamy chicken carbonara
I have a deep love for classic spaghetti carbonara, the Roman dish of spaghetti tossed with crispy pork, lots of pecorino cheese and a luxe egg sauce. Here, the addition of chicken makes it an even heartier meal, but it's practically as quick as the original. In fact, you only need five ingredients and 30 minutes to pull it off.
An easy, protein-packed pasta dinner
Unlike pasta dishes that get their luxurious texture from heavy cream, carbonara gets its rich and creamy consistency from the addition of eggs. This means it already has more protein than your average pasta dinner, plus, the crispy, salty bits of pancetta provide another layer of protein and flavor. Add sautéed pieces of juicy chicken and you've got a meal that's seriously protein-packed (we're talking 41 grams per serving).
When it comes time to serve, pour yourself a glass of white wine. The crisp, cold sips are the perfect counterpart to each satisfying twirl of creamy pasta.
Easy Chicken Carbonara
Serves 4
1 boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 8 ounces)
Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning and garnish
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