Description
Creamy Skillet Chicken Carbonara is a delightful comfort dish that captures the essence of Italian cuisine with a twist. This easy recipe combines tender chicken with a luscious, creamy sauce made from Parmesan cheese and eggs, all cooked in one skillet for minimal cleanup. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this dish impresses with its rich flavors and satisfying texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, diced
- 12 oz fettuccine or spaghetti
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve about 1 cup of pasta water.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and milk until combined.
- Reduce heat to low after removing the chicken. Add cooked pasta and egg mixture to the skillet while stirring vigorously to create a creamy sauce without scrambling the eggs. Mix in the chicken and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 200mg