Easy 115 min

Four-Cheese Chicken Carbonara

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Prep

29 min

Cook

86 min

Total

115 min

Ingredients (11)

1 (16 ounce) package thick-cut bacon g

1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta g

⅓ cup olive oil g

¼ cup butter g

3 tablespoons minced garlic g

3 teaspoons ground black pepper, divided g

3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, sliced g

2 cups heavy whipping cream g

1 cup grated Parmesan-Romano cheese blend g

1 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese blend g

3 eggs, beaten g

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Instructions

Gather all ingredients.

Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes.

Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Chop into small pieces when cool enough to handle.

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and olive oil; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.

While pasta is cooking, melt butter in a large, deep skillet over low heat. Add chopped bacon, garlic, and 1 teaspoon pepper; sauté until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.

Increase heat to medium, add chicken, and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes.

Add whipping cream, Parmesan-Romano cheese, and remaining 2 teaspoons pepper to the skillet. Stir and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes. Add Colby-Jack cheese and stir until melted. Stir in beaten eggs and bring to a simmer.

Add drained pasta and stir until coated with sauce.