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Chicken Carbonara

Quick, easy, and delicious, this stovetop recipe makes the perfect busy weeknight meal. Make ahead or whip it together when you need it! Either way, you wont be dissappointed.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: bacon, chicken, chicken carbonara
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 lb pasta
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 1 Tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1-2 cups cooked chicken
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup diced onion

Optional Ingredients

  • Bacon crumbles
  • Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, while the pasta is cooking, combine cornstarch, eggs, and half-and-half in a bowl until smooth. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet, saute onion and garlic until onion is tender. Then stir into the egg mixture bowl.
  • Add chicken to the hot skillet to warm. Add peas and stir for one minute or until heated through.
  • Pour egg mixture into the skillet. Stir constantly over medium heat until mixture thickens or thermometer reads 160 degrees.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Remove the sauce from heat and add the drained pasta. Top with bacon and parmesan, if desired!

Notes

Store your leftover chicken carbonara in the fridge for up to five days or freeze it for up to six months!