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Creamy Chicken Carbonara with Bacon & Peas | Easy Bow Tie Pasta

Chicken Carbonara with Bow Tie Pasta

Summary A creamy, cheesy chicken carbonara made with juicy chicken breasts, crispy bacon, sweet peas, and tender bow tie pasta—all tossed in a rich parmesan cream sauce. A comforting dinner perfect for weeknights!
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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients
  • ### For the Chicken:
  • - 2–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • - Salt and pepper to taste
  • - 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ### For the Pasta:
  • - 16 oz bow tie pasta farfalle
  • - Water + salt for boiling
  • ### For the Carbonara Sauce:
  • - 5 strips of bacon chopped
  • - 1–2 cups sweet peas frozen or fresh
  • - 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • - 1 cup chicken broth
  • - 3/4 cup milk
  • - 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • - 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • - Optional: garlic or red pepper flakes

Method
 

  1. Instructions
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
  3. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Sear in a skillet with olive oil for 5–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and slice.
  4. In the same skillet, cook chopped bacon until crisp. Set aside, reserving some bacon fat.
  5. Add flour to bacon fat and whisk for 1 minute. Slowly stir in broth, milk, and cream until smooth.
  6. Simmer for 5–8 minutes until thick. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
  7. Add peas and bacon to the sauce. Stir well.
  8. Add pasta and toss to coat. Loosen with reserved pasta water if needed.
  9. Top with sliced chicken, garnish with extra cheese, pepper, and parsley. Serve hot.

Notes

Notes
- Substitute ground chicken or turkey for variety.
- Add jalapeños or chili flakes for a spicy version.
- Use fresh Parmesan for maximum flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
## Time
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
## Servings
4–6 servings
## Category
Dinner
## Cuisine
Italian-American
## Keywords
chicken carbonara, creamy pasta recipe, bow tie pasta, parmesan cream sauce, bacon and peas pasta, chicken pasta dinner