Chicken Carbonara with Bacon (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 chicken breasts, grilled and sliced
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12 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
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4 slices bacon, chopped
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2 eggs
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1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp olive oil
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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Fresh parsley, for garnish
# Instructions:
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Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining.
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In a pan, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
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In the same pan, add olive oil and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
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In a bowl, whisk together eggs, Parmesan cheese, and black pepper. Add heavy cream if a creamier consistency is desired.
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Toss the drained pasta into the pan with bacon and garlic. Remove from heat and stir in the egg mixture quickly, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve a creamy sauce.
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Top the pasta with sliced grilled chicken, crispy bacon, and fresh parsley. Serve warm with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.