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Four-Cheese Chicken Carbonara

Four-Cheese Chicken Carbonara

Cost $18, save $20

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 30 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $18

INGREDIENTS

  • Protein

    • 3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, sliced
  • Dairy

    • 🥛 2 cups heavy whipping cream
    • 🧀 1 cup grated Parmesan-Romano cheese blend
    • 🧀 1 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese blend
  • Pasta

    • 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
  • Meat

    • 1 (16 ounce) package thick-cut bacon
  • Oil & Fats

    • ⅓ cup olive oil
    • ¼ cup butter
  • Spices

    • 3 teaspoons ground black pepper, divided
  • Aromatics

    • 3 tablespoons minced garlic
  • Eggs

    • 🥚 3 eggs, beaten

STEPS

1

Gather all ingredients.

2

Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes.

3

Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Chop into small pieces when cool enough to handle.

4

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and olive oil; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.

5

While pasta is cooking, melt butter in a large, deep skillet over low heat. Add chopped bacon, garlic, and 1 teaspoon pepper; sauté until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.

6

Increase heat to medium, add chicken, and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes.

7

Add whipping cream, Parmesan-Romano cheese, and remaining 2 teaspoons pepper to the skillet. Stir and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes. Add Colby-Jack cheese and stir until melted. Stir in beaten eggs and bring to a simmer.

8

Add drained pasta and stir until coated with sauce.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

808

Calories

  • 34
    Protein
  • 44
    Carbs
  • 56
    Fats

💡 For a creamier sauce, avoid overcooking the cheese and cream mixture.Use fresh garlic for a more aromatic dish.Save some bacon fat to enhance the flavor while sautéing garlic and chicken.