Description
Indulge in Creamy Chicken Carbonara with Smoked Beef, a quick weeknight pasta that blends tender chicken, smoky smoked beef, butter, eggs, Parmesan, and a splash of grape juice into a silky sauce that clings to al dente spaghetti. This high‑protein, restaurant‑style dish delivers rich flavor without heavy cream, making it perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or a comforting Italian‑inspired feast. The sauce stays glossy, clings to each noodle and the smoky beef lifts the flavor of the dish.!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces long pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 4 ounces smoked beef, chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup grape juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, cook the pasta until al dente (9‑11 minutes), then reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain.
- While the pasta cooks, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, add diced chicken and chopped smoked beef, sauté 3‑4 minutes, and season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, grated Parmesan, and grape juice until smooth.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet off the heat, pour the egg‑cheese mixture over, and toss continuously until a creamy sauce forms.
- Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water as needed, season to taste, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Reserve a cup of pasta cooking water before draining
- it helps thin the sauce if needed. Use room‑temperature eggs to prevent curdling. Serve immediately for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 250mg
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