Description
A creamy and savory Italian pasta dish made with chicken, eggs, Parmesan cheese, and pancetta or bacon. Perfect for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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- 12 oz spaghetti
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 oz pancetta or bacon, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook pancetta or bacon until crispy. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, Parmesan cheese, and heavy cream.
- Return chicken to the skillet with pancetta. Add cooked spaghetti and toss to combine.
- Remove skillet from heat and quickly stir in the egg mixture, tossing quickly to prevent scrambling. Add reserved pasta water as needed to thin the sauce.
- Garnish with parsley if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Work quickly when adding the egg mixture to avoid scrambling.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor.
- You can substitute pancetta with bacon if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 220mg