Chicken & Spinach W/ Spaghetti Alla Carbonara Recipe

Name: Chicken & Spinach W/ Spaghetti Alla Carbonara
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb or 3 or 4 medium-sized chicken breasts(; 1 pound dry spaghetti; 3 TBS extra-virgin olive oil; 4 ozs pancetta or even bacon slabs(cubed or cut into strips); 2 Large eggs; 1 half cup chopped onion; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or (extra for serving); Black pepper (ground fresh); 4-6oz package frozen spinach (thawed, chopped & drained); 1 small bunch flat-leaf parsley (chopped)

Servings: persons

1 lb or 3 or 4 medium-sized chicken breasts(
1 pound dry spaghetti
3 TBS extra-virgin olive oil
4 ozs pancetta or even bacon slabs(cubed or cut into strips)
2 Large eggs
1 half cup chopped onion
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or (extra for serving)
Black pepper (ground fresh)
4-6oz package frozen spinach (thawed, chopped & drained)
1 small bunch flat-leaf parsley (chopped)

1
Boil large pot of salted water for pasta. Prepare sauce & other ingredients while pasta is cooking so that spaghetti will be hot when sauce is done.
2
Place your chicken breast into a large skillet on medium-high with 3 TBS of the oil. Salt and pepper lightly. Cook thoroughly. Remove from pan to rest. Add pasta to water and boil 8-10 mins until done(al-dente).
3
Add bacon to oil and juices left in skillet,and render until bacon is crisp. Remove and save. Add onion to pan and sweat until clear. Add in garlic and saute briefly to soften. Wring excess water from spinach and add to pan. Heat through. Chop and add chicken back to pan.
4
Drain spaghetti and add to skillet along with bacon. Save some water in case you need to thin out the sauce. Toss spaghetti in pan throughly to coat with drippings. While still hot mix eggs & cheese well in a bowl to make sauce. Remove pan from heat and pour mixture over pasta. Toss all ingredients briskly so eggs thicken but do not scramble. Use pasta water to thin sauce if needed. Top with parsley to garnish.

1348

kcal

Calories

103

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb or 3 or 4 medium-sized chicken breasts(, 1 pound dry spaghetti, 3 TBS extra-virgin olive oil, 4 ozs pancetta or even bacon slabs(cubed or cut into strips), and more.

Yes, Chicken & Spinach W/ Spaghetti Alla Carbonara falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken & Spinach W/ Spaghetti Alla Carbonara

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