Easy Chicken Carbonara Recipe

Name: Easy Chicken Carbonara
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon dried parsley; salt (to taste); 4 chicken breasts, cut into strips; 1 onion, diced; 1 cup peas; 1 teaspoon garlic; 1/2 cup butter; 1/4 cup bacon bits; 4 ounces mushrooms (or fresh); 4 tablespoons flour; 2 cups milk; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 cup shredded cheese (I used four cheese Mexican); 1 cup grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley
salt (to taste)
4 chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 onion, diced
1 cup peas
1 teaspoon garlic
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup bacon bits
4 ounces mushrooms (or fresh)
4 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup shredded cheese (I used four cheese Mexican)
1 cup grated parmesan cheese

1
Melt half a stick of butter in a saucepan. Cook chicken, garlic, bacon bits, mushrooms, onion and peas until tender and you won't get food poisoning. Season with a bit of salt, onion powder and old bay. .
2
(Tip: I put my chicken on a George Foreman grill for four minutes to give it those crispy lines, but you can cook it in the pan.).
3
Move cooked ingredients to the side and mix together half a stick of butter and four tablespoons of flour on low to medium heat (3 minutes) until it resembles a creamy paste.
4
Stir in two cups of milk and a cup of chicken broth and mix well. Bring to a slow boil. Mix often.
5
Add one cup of shredded cheese and a cup of grated Parmesan cheese. Get creative! .
6
Add your other cooked ingredients. Allow to thicken and simmer on low for about ten minutes. Add more milk or chicken broth if you want a thinner sauce or you find the cheese gets stringy.
7
Use over your favorite pasta.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, salt (to taste), and more.

Yes, Easy Chicken Carbonara falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Easy Chicken Carbonara

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Variations & substitutions

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