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Creamy Chicken and Bacon Carbonara Pasta served in a bowl

Chicken and Bacon Carbonara Pasta

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A hearty dish featuring tender chicken, crispy bacon, and a rich creamy sauce tossed with spaghetti, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 12 oz Spaghetti Use your preferred pasta
  • 6 slices Bacon Diced
  • 2 cups Chicken breast Diced
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 small Red onion Chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 8 oz Cream cheese For the sauce
  • 1/2 cup Milk Adjust for desired creaminess
  • 1/2 cup Chicken broth For sauce consistency
  • 1 tbsp Dried herbs Italian herbs recommended

Method
 

Cooking
  1. In a large pan, cook the diced bacon until crispy and it releases its fat.
  2. Add the diced chicken breast, salt, pepper, and lemon juice; cook until the chicken is browned.
  3. Stir in the chopped red onion and minced garlic; cook for about a minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the cooked spaghetti to the pan and mix it well with the bacon and chicken.
  5. In a blender, combine the cream cheese, milk, garlic cloves, and chicken broth; blend until smooth.
  6. Pour the creamy sauce over the spaghetti mixture in the pan and sprinkle with dried herbs.
  7. Mix everything thoroughly and serve right away.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

For a lighter sauce, substitute cream cheese with Greek yogurt. Consider adding a splash of white wine for extra flavor.
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