Chicken Carbonara Recipe
Oven roasted chicken tossed with a creamy carbonara sauce, spinach, maple bacon, mushrooms, tomatoes and penne pasta, served with parmesan cheese.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Chicken
Bacon
Vegetables
Sauce
Method
Preparation
- 1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Roast the Chicken
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper and roast in the oven for about 20-25 minutes or until cooked through. Remove from the oven and dice.
- 3
Cook the Bacon
In a skillet, cook the maple bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and let cool, then crumble into pieces.
Making the Sauce
- 4
Prepare the Carbonara Sauce
In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream, minced garlic, and half of the Parmesan cheese over medium heat. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- 5
Final Assembly
- 6
Combine All Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked penne pasta, roasted chicken, spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes, crumbled bacon, and carbonara sauce. Toss gently to combine.
- 7
Serve
Serve immediately, topped with the remaining grated Parmesan cheese.
