I’ve been on an Italian rooster kick currently and have been making numerous Italian impressed rooster dishes. First, it was the rooster piccata, then I made a wholesome variation of rooster cacciatore, rooster Florentine, rooster Marsala, and now rooster carbonara.
While these pasta recipes have most of the similar flavors, I like placing a wholesome twist on them. I’ll typically use veggies as a substitute of pasta for a tasty model decrease in carbs.
Classic Chicken Carbonara
Creamy rooster carbonara is usually made with an alfredo sauce or creamy sauce and served over fettuccine, bucatini, or linguine pasta. More Americanized variations will even use penne pasta. Traditionally this pasta dish is made with an egg combination sauce as a substitute of alfredo. Italians whisk collectively pasta water, egg yolks, and arduous cheese (like pecorino Romano) to make the creamy sauce.
An Updated Chicken Pasta
I substituted spaghetti squash for the pasta to make a grain-free model. I additionally made a more healthy (and non-obligatory) carbonara sauce and added some wilted spinach and asparagus for taste and further diet. Instead of pancetta, which will be arduous to seek out, this recipe makes use of crispy bacon.
This is an multi function dish with protein, wholesome fat, and loads of veggies. And because it’s cooked in a single pan, there aren’t many dishes to scrub. I exploit a skillet, however you possibly can additionally use a big pot in case your skillet isn’t large enough.
My youngsters preferred this one and ate it with out criticism!
Chicken Carbonara Over Spaghetti Squash
Delicious and wholesome rooster carbonara served over nutrient-packed spaghetti squash.
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Preheat the oven to 400°F.
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Cut the spaghetti squash in half and scrape out the seeds with a spoon.
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Place them face down on a baking sheet or in a big baking dish with ¼ inch of water. Cook for half-hour or till tender when poked with a fork.
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While the squash is cooking, butterfly the rooster by chopping it in half lengthwise.
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Pound it with a meat hammer or the underside of a forged iron pan till it’s ¼ to ½ inch thick.
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In a big skillet over medium-high warmth, place the asparagus in about ¼ inch of water. Cook over excessive warmth till the asparagus is brilliant inexperienced and beginning to soften. Once the water has evaporated add 1 Tablespoon butter and sprinkle with some sea salt.
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Remove the asparagus from the pan and put aside.
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In the identical pan, cook dinner bacon till crispy.
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Remove the bacon and cook dinner the skinless rooster breast within the bacon grease, sprinkling all sides with among the sea salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
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Remove the cooked rooster and set it apart.
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Saute the onion within the remaining bacon grease till smooth.
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Add the spinach and further butter or olive oil if wanted and cook dinner till the spinach is barely wilted.
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Add the cream if utilizing and about ¼ teaspoon of the salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
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At this level, the spaghetti squash needs to be smooth so take away it from the oven and drain off the water. Scrape out the insides with a fork. It needs to be slightly al dente, not mushy.
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To serve, put some spaghetti squash on a plate, prime with some wilted spinach, then a bit of rooster, some crumbled bacon, and the asparagus.
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Garnish with Parmesan if utilizing.
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Carbonara Over Spaghetti Squash
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 356
Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 10g63%
Trans Fat 0.3g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Cholesterol 78mg26%
Sodium 1016mg44%
Potassium 865mg25%
Carbohydrates 22g7%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 21g42%
Vitamin A 4898IU98%
Vitamin C 21mg25%
Calcium 203mg20%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are primarily based on a 2000 calorie food regimen.
If you don’t have Parmesan cheese then Romano can even work.
Would you do that model of rooster carbonara? What’s your favourite rooster dish? Share beneath!