Description
Creamy Chicken Carbonara with Smoked Beef combines al dente pasta, tender diced chicken breast, and smoky smoked beef in a luxurious egg‑Parmesan sauce. The butter‑sautéed chicken creates a golden bite, while the smoked beef adds depth without overwhelming the dish. A quick 30‑minute preparation delivers restaurant‑quality flavor, perfect for busy weeknights. Garnish with fresh parsley for color and an extra Parmesan kick. Serve immediately for the best texture, and enjoy the aroma fills kitchen
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g spaghetti or fettuccine
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 150g smoked beef, chopped
- 3 large eggs
- 100g grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta al dente, reserve water, drain.
- Melt butter, sauté diced chicken until golden.
- Add smoked beef, cook 2‑3 minutes.
- Whisk eggs, Parmesan, salt, pepper.
- Combine pasta, chicken, beef; remove from heat.
- Stir in egg mixture, add pasta water for creaminess.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- For extra silkiness
- use room‑temperature eggs and add reserved pasta water gradually while stirring.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Carbonara with Smoked Beef, easy chicken carbonara, chicken pasta recipe, quick Italian dinner, smoked beef pasta, weeknight chicken meal, creamy pasta sauce, 30 minute dinner, simple chicken dinner, Italian comfort food