Description
Indulge in Creamy Chicken Carbonara with Smoked Beef, a quick Italian‑inspired pasta that blends juicy chicken, savory smoked beef, Parmesan cheese, and a silky egg‑grape juice sauce. Ready in 15 minutes, this comforting dish offers restaurant‑quality flavor, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Serve with a green salad and chilled grape juice soon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 4 oz smoked beef, chopped
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup grape juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente and reserve 1 cup pasta water.
- Whisk eggs, Parmesan, and grape juice; season.
- Melt butter in skillet, sauté chicken until golden.
- Add smoked beef, cook 2 minutes.
- Remove skillet from heat, add egg mixture, toss with pasta.
- Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water.
- Season, garnish with parsley, serve immediately.
Notes
- For a spicier version
- add red‑pepper flakes. Use whole‑wheat pasta for a healthier twist. Leftovers reheat best in a skillet with a splash of grape juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 250mg
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