Description
Indulge in the delightful Creamy Chicken Carbonara Skillet, a comforting dish that perfectly balances rich flavors with quick preparation. This one-pan wonder combines tender chicken with a luscious creamy sauce, enhanced by garlic and zesty lemon, all clinging to your choice of pasta. Ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions, this recipe is sure to please the entire family. Customize it with your favorite vegetables for added flavor and nutrition. Get ready to savor a deliciously hearty meal that brings the joy of homemade comfort food right to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 small onion
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 8 oz fettuccine or spaghetti
- Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Boil salted water in a large pot and cook pasta until al dente, reserving 1/4 cup of pasta water before draining.
- 2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté sliced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- 3. Add minced garlic and diced onion; sauté until fragrant (2-3 minutes).
- 4. Lower heat and mix in heavy cream, cream cheese, lemon zest, and reserved pasta water until smooth.
- 5. Toss cooked pasta in the skillet with the sauce until well-coated.
- 6. Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 532
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 108mg