Description
Indulge in a rich and flavorful Creamy Chicken and Pea Carbonara that elevates your weeknight dinners with its delightful combination of tender chicken, sweet peas, and a luscious creamy sauce. This quick recipe can be prepared in just 25 minutes, making it an ideal solution for busy schedules while still being impressive enough for special occasions. The versatility of this dish allows you to customize it with extra vegetables or different pasta shapes to suit your taste. Kids will love the creamy texture and sweetness from the peas, making mealtime enjoyable for everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g spaghetti
- 100g cooked chicken, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until lightly browned.
- Add minced garlic and frozen peas to the skillet, cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and grated Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Remove the skillet from heat. Add cooked spaghetti to the skillet with chicken and peas.
- Quickly pour the egg and cheese mixture over the pasta, stirring vigorously to create a creamy sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 210mg