Best Ever Chicken Carbonara with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
A delicious and creamy chicken carbonara recipe, featuring turkey bacon and chicken ham.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 grams spaghetti
- 150 grams turkey bacon
- 100 grams chicken ham
- 2 large eggs
- 50 grams grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions.
- Meanwhile, in a skillet over medium heat, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Add the chicken ham and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Drain the spaghetti, reserving some pasta water. Add spaghetti to the skillet.
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in egg mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a creamy sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan and black pepper.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use pancetta instead of turkey bacon.
- Ensure the heat is off when adding the egg mixture to prevent scrambling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 150 milligrams