Description
Irresistible Carbonara Pasta is a creamy, indulgent dish that captures the essence of Italian comfort food in just 30 minutes. Featuring silky spaghetti or fettuccine enveloped in a rich sauce made from tender chicken, aromatic garlic, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, this dish is perfect for both date nights and family dinners. Quick to prepare and utterly delicious, it promises to impress with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 1 lb boneless chicken breasts, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente (about 8 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the chicken: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add garlic: Stir in minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Make the sauce: Reduce heat to low, add heavy cream, and simmer for 3 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta with the creamy chicken mixture. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve: Plate the pasta and finish with extra Parmesan cheese and black pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg