A great Italian dish: Chicken Carbonara! I've tried several recipes and this one is my favorite although it is definitely not a light or low fat recipe - but that is to be expected of Carbonara!
Chicken Carbonara
Serves: 6
Nutritional Info (per serving): Calories 730.7, Total Fat 51.7g, Saturated Fat 26.6g, Cholesterol 490.7 mg, Sodium 278.2mg, Potassium 362.1 mg, Total Carbohydrate 23.9g, Dietary Fiber 1.3g, Sugars 0.3g, Protein 42.0g
INGREDIENTS
2 t. Olive Oil
4 oz. Pancetta or Bacon
2½ c Whipping Cream
1 c. Parmesan, grated
8 Egg yolks
1/4 c Basil, chopped
1/4 c. Parsley, chopped
2 t. Garlic, minced
4 c. Chicken, shredded
1 lb Spaghetti
1 T Lemon Zest
DIRECTIONS
1.Heat oil in lg. frying pan (med. heat). Add bacon and sauté till crisp. Cool till lukewarm. Whisk in cream, cheese, yolks, basil, parsley, and garlic.
2.Stir in chicken. Meanwhile, bring lg. pot of salted water to boil, cook spaghetti, drain.
3.Add spaghetti to cream mix and toss over medium heat until heated through and sauce coats spaghetti thickly (about 4 minutes). Do not boil.
4.Season with salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
Source: Giada De Laurentiis of Food Network
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