Best Ever Chicken Carbonara (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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12 oz fettuccine
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4 slices turkey bacon
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
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Kosher salt
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Freshly ground black pepper
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4 large eggs, beaten
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3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
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1/3 cup freshly chopped parsley
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Additional Parmesan for garnish
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Additional parsley for garnish
# Instructions:
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In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook fettuccine according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water, and return pasta to the pot.
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In a large skillet over medium heat, cook turkey bacon for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until the turkey bacon is crispy, approximately 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer to a bowl and drain half the fat from the skillet.
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Add chicken to the skillet and increase heat to medium-high. Season generously with salt and pepper, and cook, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is no longer pink, approximately 10 minutes.
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Reduce skillet heat to low and return cooked turkey bacon to the skillet. Toss to combine, then add the cooked fettuccine and toss again until fully mixed.
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In a small bowl, combine beaten eggs, grated Parmesan, and chopped parsley. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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Pour the egg mixture over the pasta, tossing quickly to coat, then add reserved pasta water by tablespoons until the sauce reaches a creamy consistency. Garnish with additional Parmesan and parsley, and serve immediately.