Description
This creamy eggless chicken carbonara is a rich, satisfying pasta dish made without eggs. Perfectly seared chicken and al dente pasta are tossed in a garlicky Parmesan-cream sauce for a quick, comforting dinner.
Ingredients
12 ounces fettuccine or spaghetti (cooked al dente)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup chicken broth
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons cream cheese
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Freshly cracked black pepper, for serving
Instructions
1. Cook pasta according to package directions; reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Season chicken with salt and pepper, cook until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 1 minute. Add chicken broth, scraping the pan.
4. Stir in heavy cream, cream cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 3–5 minutes.
5. Add cooked pasta and chicken to the sauce. Stir in Parmesan. Use reserved pasta water to adjust sauce thickness. Garnish and serve.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for best melt and flavor.
Add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra texture.
To reheat, add a splash of broth or cream and stir over low heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: creamy eggless chicken carbonara, egg-free carbonara, no egg chicken pasta, chicken carbonara without eggs