Chicken Carbonara Pasta Bake
⭐ 4.2 (15 Reviews)
By Barrett Heald | Published on October 4, 2023
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
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.

Ingredients

Directions

Step 1:

Gather all ingredients. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

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Step 2:

Cook pancetta in a medium skillet over medium-high heat until lightly browned and crisp, about 5 minutes. Set aside.

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Step 3:

Boil spaghetti in lightly salted water for 5 minutes. Drain pasta and reserve 2 cups pasta water.

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Step 4:

Meanwhile, add egg yolks to a large mixing bowl and whisk until smooth.

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Step 5:

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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Step 6:

Whisk in Parmesan cheese, then heavy cream.

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Step 7:

Add cooked pasta, pancetta, and chicken to the sauce, toss to combine. Transfer pasta mixture to prepared dish.

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Step 8:

Bake until hot and sauce has thickened, 20 minutes, stirring halfway through.

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Step 9:

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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Step 10:

Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan cheese.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

767
55g
29g
38g
Calories
Fat
Carbs
Protein