Creamy Skillet Chicken Carbonara
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this Skillet Chicken Carbonara, a comforting dish that combines tender chicken with a luscious sauce. This one-pan recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or when you wish to impress guests without spending hours in the kitchen. With its rich flavors and silky texture, each bite delivers satisfaction that will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half
- 12 oz fettuccine or spaghetti
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, season and sauté the diced chicken until browned (about 5-7 minutes). Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, and whole milk until smooth. Gradually stir in reserved pasta water to adjust consistency if needed.
- Reduce heat to low; add cooked pasta to the skillet with chicken. Quickly pour in the egg mixture while tossing everything off the heat until creamy and well combined.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 220mg