Description
This Chicken Carbonara with Spinach is creamy, garlicky, and loaded with juicy grilled chicken and tender spinach. Made in just 30 minutes, it’s a comforting pasta recipe perfect for weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
12 ounces spaghetti or linguine, cooked al dente
2 cups grilled chicken breast, sliced or cubed
3 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup reserved pasta water
Optional: 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
1. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add spinach and cook for 1 minute.
3. Add grilled chicken and cook until heated through. Remove pan from heat.
4. In a bowl, whisk eggs, Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
5. Combine hot pasta with chicken and spinach in the pan. Pour in the egg mixture while tossing quickly.
6. Add reserved pasta water gradually, stirring until sauce is creamy and clings to the noodles. Serve hot.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature eggs and freshly grated Parmesan.
Do not return the skillet to heat after adding eggs to avoid curdling.
Adjust seasoning to taste and garnish with extra cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Chicken Carbonara with Spinach, Spinach Carbonara, Skillet Chicken Carbonara, Pasta Carbonara with Chicken