How to Make Pasta Carbonara with Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to classic Italian pasta dishes, Pasta Carbonara is a timeless favorite. With its rich and creamy sauce, salty pancetta, and perfectly al dente pasta, it's no wonder this dish has been enjoyed for centuries. And while the traditional recipe calls for only a few simple ingredients, we're here to take it up a notch by adding juicy, flavorful chicken to the mix.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 4 ounces thinly sliced pancetta bacon, chopped
  • 4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, chopped
  • 4 cups shredded, cooked rotisserie chicken
  • 2 ½ cups heavy whipping cream, at room temperature
  • 1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, or more to taste
  • 3 large egg yolks, at room temperature
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
  • ¼ cup chopped Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 10 to 11 minutes. Drain.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in onion and garlic. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 4 minutes. Add pancetta and prosciutto; saute until crisp and brown, about 8 minutes. Add chicken and saute until heated through, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool slightly.
  • Whisk cream, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, egg yolks, basil, and parsley together in a large bowl until blended.
  • Return chicken mixture to the stove over medium-low heat. Add drained penne and cream mixture; toss over medium-low heat until penne is thickly coated, about 4 minutes; do not let it boil or the eggs will scramble. Taste and season with salt and pepper if necessary. Transfer to a large, wide serving bowl and serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    796 cal.

    • Total Fat: 52g
    • Saturated Fat: 26g
    • Cholesterol: 266mg
    • Sodium: 614mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 45g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 38g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 200mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 405mg