Chicken & Bacon ‘Carbonara’

Name: Chicken & Bacon ‘Carbonara’
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 150 g Chicken breast; Salt; Black Pepper; 3 medium Egg yolks; 30 g Parmesan; 130 g Dry spaghetti; 50 g Smoked bacon lardons; 1 tsp Garlic; 30 g Light cream cheese (can use cream/creme fraiche or omit)

I say carbonara as it is loosely based on the recipe by using eggs and cheese as the sauce but authentic by no means. I add chicken for extra protein and use what’s available at the supermarket in the form of bacon and parmesan cheese. I also like adding a spoonful of cream cheese for extra creaminess but this is optional. If you can get hold of it, guanciale and pecorino cheese are what authentic carbonara's use. Please have a quick read of the notes before you get started!

Prep

10m

Cook

25m

Total

35m

Ingredients

Method

Nutrition

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Step 1

Start by seasoning the chicken with salt and pepper. Add to a hot pan and fry for 7-8 minutes until cooked through.

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150

Chicken breast, diced

Salt

Black Pepper

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Per Serving

Calories

543kcal

Fat

19g

Carbs

50.1g

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Notes

You need to work quick in this recipe so make sure everything is prepped beforehand. I always add some pasta water to the eggs to temper them, which essentially means slowly bringing them up to a warmer temperature so they don’t scramble when mixed with the hot pasta, helping the sauce stay smooth and creamy. This relies heavily on seasoning with generous amounts of cracked black pepper and salt. Adjust to your taste.
Store the leftover egg whites in a clean airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 4 days! Or you can freeze in an ice cube tray and they keep for up to 12 months.

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Some greens and a cheeky slice of garlic bread

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under 600 calories,

under 45 minutes

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Emma L

18 days ago

Absolutely delicious

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Laura H

a month ago

This was gorgeous!! One of my faves and easy to make

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Tiffany J

a month ago

My absolute favourite 4th time making this so good gor a quick and easy midweek meal 🥰

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Claire h

2 months ago

Gorgeous

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Sam G

3 months ago

Made without the chicken, delicious 😋

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Francesca P

3 months ago

Perfect week day dinner for the family!

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4 months ago

Soooo good🤤 note to self, make sure I have bacon in the house next time 👀😂

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Lauren F

4 months ago

This has become a staple in our house! So easy to make & delicious!

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Tiffany J

4 months ago

Cooked this tonight for.my mum and and step dad they absolutely loved it. I left the chicken out and added mushroom instead was still delicious and defiantly on the list as our of my favourites

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Alex

4 months ago

Mushrooms are a banging swap - so glad it’s on your favorites list! xx 💖

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Maiya B

5 months ago

Super easy to make, a new favorite 😊

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Alex

5 months ago

Wowww, I'm thrilled it's a new favorite! 😊

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Fi P

5 months ago

So tasty!!!!

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Alex

5 months ago

Love that you enjoyed it so much, Fi! 😍 xx

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Fi P

6 months ago

Delicious!! No need for cream cheese, the yolk and pasta water is perfect!!!

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Alex

6 months ago

So glad you enjoyed it Fi! xx

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Nikki H

7 months ago

Lovely and the kids ate it all

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Alex

7 months ago

So lovely to hear that - glad the kiddos enjoyed it! xx

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Zara J

7 months ago

Love this one!

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Alex

7 months ago

So glad you enjoyed it x

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Jade S

7 months ago

Soooo yum!

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Alex

7 months ago

Lovely to hear, Jade! xx

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Laura M

7 months ago

Lovely!

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Kathryn C

8 months ago

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Laura T

8 months ago

Tasty and easy to make. This will be a regular one in our house 😍

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Heather H

8 months ago

Super easy to make - I added some mushrooms

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Chicken & Bacon ‘Carbonara’

I say carbonara as it is loosely based on the recipe by using eggs and cheese as the sauce but authentic by no means. I add chicken for extra protein and use what’s available at the supermarket in the form of bacon and parmesan cheese. I also like adding a spoonful of cream cheese for extra creaminess but this is optional. If you can get hold of it, guanciale and pecorino cheese are what authentic carbonara's use. Please have a quick read of the notes before you get started!

Prep

10m

Cook

25m

Total

35m

Ingredients

Method

Nutrition

Turn cooking mode on

Step 1

Start by seasoning the chicken with salt and pepper. Add to a hot pan and fry for 7-8 minutes until cooked through.

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For

150

Chicken breast, diced

Salt

Black Pepper

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Per Serving

Calories

543kcal

Fat

19g

Carbs

50.1g

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Some greens and a cheeky slice of garlic bread

dinner,

pasta,

under 600 calories,

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Emma L

18 days ago

Absolutely delicious

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Laura H

a month ago

This was gorgeous!! One of my faves and easy to make

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Tiffany J

a month ago

My absolute favourite 4th time making this so good gor a quick and easy midweek meal 🥰

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Claire h

2 months ago

Gorgeous

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Sam G

3 months ago

Made without the chicken, delicious 😋

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Francesca P

3 months ago

Perfect week day dinner for the family!

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4 months ago

Soooo good🤤 note to self, make sure I have bacon in the house next time 👀😂

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Lauren F

4 months ago

This has become a staple in our house! So easy to make & delicious!

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Tiffany J

4 months ago

Cooked this tonight for.my mum and and step dad they absolutely loved it. I left the chicken out and added mushroom instead was still delicious and defiantly on the list as our of my favourites

Cancel

Alex

4 months ago

Mushrooms are a banging swap - so glad it’s on your favorites list! xx 💖

Cancel

Maiya B

5 months ago

Super easy to make, a new favorite 😊

Cancel

Alex

5 months ago

Wowww, I'm thrilled it's a new favorite! 😊

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Fi P

5 months ago

So tasty!!!!

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Alex

5 months ago

Love that you enjoyed it so much, Fi! 😍 xx

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Fi P

6 months ago

Delicious!! No need for cream cheese, the yolk and pasta water is perfect!!!

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Alex

6 months ago

So glad you enjoyed it Fi! xx

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Nikki H

7 months ago

Lovely and the kids ate it all

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7 months ago

So lovely to hear that - glad the kiddos enjoyed it! xx

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Zara J

7 months ago

Love this one!

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7 months ago

So glad you enjoyed it x

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Jade S

7 months ago

Soooo yum!

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7 months ago

Lovely to hear, Jade! xx

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Laura M

7 months ago

Lovely!

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8 months ago

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