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Creamy Chicken Carbonara

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PREP TIME
10 min
COOKING TIME
30 min
TOTAL TIME
40 min
SERVINGS
8 servings
Dinner
Creamy Chicken Carbonara
Ingredients
  • 1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 (4 ounce) package pancetta bacon, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 1/2 cups whipping cream
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 8 large egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
  • 4 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
1
Boil a substantial container of salted water until it reaches its maximum temperature. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until it is soft but still retains some firmness when bitten into, approximately 12 minutes. Drain and reserve for later use.
2
In the meantime, warm a substantial amount of olive oil in a large, heavy cooking vessel over medium heat. Introduce pancetta and garlic into the pan; cook until they are nicely browned and crispy, around 8 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
3
Combine cream, Parmesan cheese, egg yolks, basil, and parsley in a large bowl using a whisk until the ingredients are thoroughly blended.
4
Mix cooked chicken into the pancetta mixture, ensuring they are well combined. Add spaghetti to the mixture and blend with cream until chicken is heated through and a thick, sauce-like coating forms over spaghetti, approximately 4 minutes. Be cautious not to boil the mixture, as this may cause the eggs to scramble. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer the spaghetti mixture to a large, wide serving container.