Chicken Carbonara Pasta Bake

Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

6

Chicken Carbonara Pasta Bake Ingredients

To make this chicken carbonara pasta bake, you’ll need just seven simple ingredients: 

• Pancetta: This chicken carbonara pasta bake recipe starts with pancetta. 
• Spaghetti: You’ll need one 16-ounce package of spaghetti to make six servings. 
• Egg yolks: The traditional rich carbonara sauce is made with four egg yolks.
• Parmesan: You’ll need two cups of Parmesan cheese. 
• Heavy cream: Make sure the heavy cream is room temperature. 
• Chicken: This recipe is a great use for leftover cooked chicken breast. 
• Parsley: Fresh Italian parsley is optional, but it adds a nice pop of color and flavor. 

How to Cook Chicken for This Carbonara Pasta Bake

To cook a chicken breast: 

1. Heat a skillet over medium heat. 
2. Add one tablespoon of oil and the chicken breast. 
3. Cook for about 16 minutes, flipping halfway, until an instant read thermometer registers 170 degrees F. 

How to Make Chicken Carbonara Pasta Bake

You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make this chicken carbonara pasta bake: 

1. Cook the pancetta until lightly browned and crisp, then set aside.
2. Boil spaghetti, reserve two cups of pasta water, and set aside. 
3. Whisk the eggs in a bowl, then whisk in 1 ½ cups of the hot pasta water.  
4. Whisk in the cheese and cream. 
5. Add the pasta, pancetta, and chicken to the sauce and toss. 
6. Transfer the mixture to a prepared baking dish and bake until the sauce is thickened. 
7. Stir and let stand so the sauce can continue to thicken. Add more pasta water if you like. 
8. Garnish with parsley and Parmesan cheese.