Chicken Carbonara Deluxe Recipe

Turn leftover cooked chicken into this creamy, fragrant pasta experience!
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Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time30 Min
Ready In40 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings4
CuisineCourse
TasteFeel
Main Ingredient, , , Interest Group

Ingredients

 Spaghetti7 Ounce
 Bacon slices8 , cut into 1/2-inch pieces
 Onion1 Medium, chopped (1/2 Cup)
 Garlic1 Clove (5 gm), finely chopped
 Cut up cooked chicken2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Grated parmesan cheese1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Whipping cream1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) (Heavy)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 544 Calories from Fat 229

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 26 g39.5%

Saturated Fat 12.5 g62.6%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 113.9 mg38%

Sodium 364.7 mg15.2%

Total Carbohydrates 45 g14.9%

Dietary Fiber 0.9 g3.6%

Sugars 4 g

Protein 32 g64.6%

Vitamin A 3.5% Vitamin C 7%

Calcium 23.3% Iron 16.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

1. Cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package.
2. While spaghetti is cooking, cook bacon in 3-quart saucepan over low heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp. Remove bacon from saucepan with slotted spoon; drain. Drain fat from saucepan, reserving 1 tablespoon in saucepan.
3. Cook onion and garlic in bacon fat over medium heat about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is tender. Stir in spaghetti, chicken, cheese and whipping cream. Cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Toss with bacon.
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