This chicken carbonara pasta bake is the perfect Sunday dinner choice for the whole family. Serve with a side of roasted vegetables, a salad, and some crusty bread to soak up extra sauce.
Prep Time::5 mins
Cook Time::35 mins
Total Time::40 mins
Servings::6
Ingredients
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10 ounces diced pancetta
16 ounces spaghetti
4 large egg yolks
2 cups grated parmesan cheese
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups cooked chicken breast
1 tablespoon italian parsley
Directions
Gather all ingredients. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
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Cook pancetta in a medium skillet over medium-high heat until lightly browned and crisp, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
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Boil spaghetti in lightly salted water for 5 minutes. Drain pasta and reserve 2 cups pasta water.
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Meanwhile, add egg yolks to a large mixing bowl and whisk until smooth.
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Gradually pour 1 1/2 cups hot pasta water over egg yolks, whisking vigorously, making sure to whisk constantly so eggs do not scramble.
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Whisk in Parmesan cheese, then heavy cream.
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Add cooked pasta, pancetta, and chicken to the sauce, toss to combine. Transfer pasta mixture to prepared dish.
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Bake until hot and sauce has thickened, 20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
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Remove from heat, stir and let stand for 2 to 3 minutes allowing sauce to continue to thicken. Additional pasta water can be added, as desired, for a saucier pasta.
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Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan cheese.
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