As the name suggests, it’s a slight variation of the classic Chicken Carbonara dish. The kind of dish that can be served at any time of the day, its well-balanced elements make it easier to prepare and enjoy. It’s preferred as a formal dinner because of the elements involved in the dish but it can be served at any occasion and it would still be just as suitable.
Health benefits:
- Chicken Carbonara is rich in carbohydrates.
- It’s a rich source of dietary fiber as well.
- It can help in fighting against obesity and type II diabetes.
It is rich in Selenium and Carotenoids.
Ingredients
slices bacon, chopped: 6
skinless, boneless chicken breast halves salt and ground black pepper to taste: 1 1/2 pounds
cloves garlic: 3
ground black pepper: 1 tsp
white wine: 1/2 cup
grated parmesan cheese: 1 1/2 cups
Large eggs: 3
gallon water: 1
spaghetti: 1 pound
frozen peas: 2 cups
How To Make Loaded Chicken Carbonara
- Cook the bacon in a large fillet over medium heat until they’re crisp.
- Keep them cooking for about 10 minutes.
- Remove the bacon and drain over a separate plate.
- Drain the fat from a skillet but keep 2 tbps of bacon drippings.
- Season the chicken properly with salt and pepper.
- Cook the chicken breast halves in bacon drippings.
- Keep cooking until the juices run clear for 5 mins per each side.
- Rest the chicken for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Set the chicken aside.
- Heat the bacon drippings over medium heat to a shimmer.
- Cook and stir the garlic and black pepper until fragrant for about 30 seconds.
- Pour win into the skillet and cook until it has thickened for about 2 minutes.
- Whisk the Parmesan cheese and eggs together in a bowl.
- Slowly stream the wine mixture into the Parmesan mixture while continuously whisking.
- Bring a large pot to a boil.
- Cook spaghetti in the water.
- Keep stirring for 12 minutes.
- Place the peas in a larger colander.
- Drain both of them properly.
- Stir the bacon, chicken and wine mixture in the spaghetti.
- Keep the mixture stirring until required texture is achieved.
Trivia:
- This is one of the dishes that were incorporated into the Italian cuisine during the Ancient Roman times.
- It has been historically popular among the middle class households.
Its origins can be traced back to the days of the height of the Roman Empire.