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Linguine on a white plate with text "Chicken Linguine Carbonara"
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Chicken Linguine Carbonara

Creamy pasta sauce with bacon, chicken, broccoli and spinach. Easy weeknight meal, done in 30 minutes!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Cuisine: American/Italian
Keyword: Chicken Linguine Carbonara
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 445kcal
Author: Michaela Kenkel

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

Serving: 1g | Calories: 445kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 635mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g