Name: Chicken Linguine Carbonara
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American/Italian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups milk; 1 1/2 cups shredded Parmesan Cheese; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 pound linguine noodles; 3 cups broccolettes; 2 cups baby spinach, rough chopped; 2.8 ounce package real bacon pieces; 1 shallot, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 3 Tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 2 large chicken breasts cubed; 2 Tablespoons Olive oil

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I can always use a new pasta recipe in my recipe box, you? Seems like when I don’t know what to make, or if I am in a rush, we always turn to pasta. It’s never a hardship — because we all LOVE our pasta.

#AllTheCarbs

I had found a recipe in a HyVee Meal Soulutions magazine for Carbonara using broccoli, and I was intrigued. Typically when I see Carbonara recipes they contain peas. I am not a fan of peas. I will eat them to prove a point to my kids, but it’s no secret I have to swallow them like pills. That whole popping in your mouth thing, really grosses me out. I can’t get past the texture. Do you have any foods that are like that for you?

I loved this one, because it had broccoli, spinach and of course, Carbonara has bacon. I mean, what’s not to love about bacon?!?

I don’t struggle getting my kids to eat veggies, like some do. If you did, though, this would be a great pasta to sneak some in! The sauce is rich and creamy and just plain delicious. Thanks for the inspiration, HyVee! I adapted this recipe from theirs.

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Yield: 6 servings

Chicken Linguine Carbonara

Creamy pasta sauce with bacon, chicken, broccoli and spinach. Easy weeknight meal, done in 30 minutes!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups shredded Parmesan Cheese
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound linguine noodles
3 cups broccolettes
2 cups baby spinach, rough chopped
2.8 ounce package real bacon pieces
1 shallot, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 Tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 large chicken breasts cubed
2 Tablespoons Olive oil

Instructions

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook linguine according to package directions, (do not overcook) add broccolette last 3 minutes of cook time, drain and rinse with cool water, set aside.

In a skillet, add olive oil, cook chicken pieces, stirring frequently. Remove chicken from pan, set aside.

In the same skillet, add shallots, garlic and bacon pieces and saute for a few minutes.

Whisk in milk, pepper and Parmesan cheese.

Return chicken to the skillet. Stir into sauce. Let thicken for a few minutes.

Add pasta/broccolettes, spinach and parsley. Toss with sauce.

Serve.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 445Total Fat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 66mgSodium: 635mgCarbohydrates: 36gFiber: 2gSugar: 1gProtein: 33g

Nutrition isn't always accurate.

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We served it with a warm slice of {No Knead} Crusty Dutch Oven Bread.

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If you make this recipe, I’d love to know! Snap a picture, share the photo on social media with the hashtag #AnAffairFromTheHeart – I’d love to see what you made! – Michaela

Chicken Linguine Carbonara