Chicken Carbonara Recipe
Chicken, fresh mushrooms, red onions, green onions and bacon in a Parmesan cream sauce over bowtie pasta.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Chicken and Bacon
Vegetables
Sauce
Method
Preparation
- 1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the bowtie pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 10-12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Chicken and Bacon
While the pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon slices and cook until crispy. Remove the bacon, crumble it, and set aside, keeping the bacon fat in the skillet.
- 3
Cook the Chicken
In the same skillet with the bacon fat, add the chicken breasts. Season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Remove the chicken, let it rest for a few minutes, then slice into strips.
Vegetable Preparation
- 4
- 5
Add Green Onions
Chop the green onions and add them to the skillet. Stir and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Making the Sauce
- 6
Prepare the Sauce
In the skillet with the sautéed vegetables, lower the heat and pour in the heavy cream. Stir well, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- 7
Add Cheese
Gradually mix in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce becomes smooth. Season with additional salt and black pepper to taste.
Final Assembly
- 8
Combine and Serve
Add the cooked bowtie pasta, sliced chicken, and crumbled bacon to the sauce. Toss everything together until well combined. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.