Creamy Skillet Chicken Carbonara
Creamy Skillet Chicken Carbonara is a comforting and flavorful dish that brings the essence of Italian cuisine to your dinner table. This one-pan meal features tender chicken, perfectly cooked pasta, and a luscious creamy sauce made with wholesome ingredients. Ideal for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare and offers endless possibilities for customization. Whether you choose to add seasonal veggies or swap in different proteins, you’ll love how easy it is to create a deliciously satisfying meal that everyone will enjoy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, diced
- 12 oz fettuccine or spaghetti
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot, add fettuccine or spaghetti, and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving some pasta water.
- Prepare the chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown (about 5–7 minutes).
- Make the sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, whole milk (or half-and-half), salt, and pepper until combined.
- Combine everything: Remove the skillet from heat; add drained pasta to the skillet with chicken. Pour sauce over pasta while tossing quickly to coat evenly. If needed, add reserved pasta water for desired creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 220mg