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Lightened Up Chicken Carbonara
A lightened up and low fat version of the classic Carbonara pasta dish, including tender chicken breast pieces with crispy bacon strips, so we can eat and enjoy with no guilt!
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 20 min⏳ Prep: 5 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Karina Carrel📖 cafedelites
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pan
- pot
- bowl
- whisk
- frying pan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Cook pasta following packet instructions for about ⏱️ 8 minutes, or until al dente. Drain pasta and return to the pot/pan, reserving 1 cup of water for later.
2
While pasta is boiling, whisk cream cheese and eggs together in a large bowl until smooth and lump free. Add the parmesan and set aside.
large eggs2
3
Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium high heat. Add onions and bacon. Fry until bacon is crisp (about ⏱️ 6 minutes). Add the garlic and chicken, and cook until chicken is cooked through.
fresh garlic (crushed or minced)3 cloves
4
Reduce heat and pour cream cheese/egg mixture into the pan while stirring quickly and gently to distribute evenly throughout the chicken. Continue to stir gently for a further minute while adding the reserved water (1/4 cup at a time) until sauce has cooked and thickened.
5
Add the sauce into the pot of pasta, and toss gently until pasta is evenly coated. (Slowly add the extra water if necessary).
Nutrition Facts
calories
517 kcal
fat Content
11 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
2 g
sugar Content
4 g
sodium Content
1.372 mg
protein Content
52 g
trans Fat Content
0.1 g
cholesterol Content
198 mg
carbohydrate Content
51 g
saturated Fat Content
4 g
unsaturated Fat Content
5 g
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