Description

Get ready to fall in love with this irresistible twist on a classic! Creamy Carbonara with Crispy Chicken & Bacon is the ultimate comfort food recipe that brings together silky spaghetti coated in a rich Parmesan sauce, crispy golden chicken, and smoky bacon bits. Perfect for quick dinner ideas, cozy weekend meals, or indulgent food cravings. This easy recipe will satisfy both creamy pasta lovers and crispy chicken fans in one unforgettable bite. It’s the kind of dish that turns an ordinary night into something special—savory, creamy, crunchy, and absolutely dreamy.

Ingredients

Scale

12 oz spaghetti
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to even thickness)
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs (for breading)
1/4 cup olive oil (for frying)
6 strips bacon (chopped)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
1 cup heavy cream
3 large egg yolks
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat in panko breadcrumbs.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Set aside to rest.
Cook spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
In a skillet, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, egg yolks, and Parmesan.
Reduce skillet heat to low. Slowly add cream mixture to bacon and garlic, stirring constantly.
Add drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat. Use reserved pasta water to loosen sauce as needed.
Slice crispy chicken and serve over pasta. Top with extra bacon, Parmesan, cracked pepper, and parsley.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes