Creamy Parmesan Carbonara Chicken Recipe
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Ingredients: FOR THE CHICKEN:
2 large boneless and skinless chicken breasts, halved horizontally to make 4 filets
2 T. flour, heaping
3 T. finely grated fresh Parmesan cheese
1 tsp. salt
Cracked pepper
FOR THE SAUCE:
1 T. olive oil
2 tsp. butter (or sub with oil)
8 oz. bacon, trimmed of fat and cut into strips
1 small onion, chopped
6 large cloves garlic, minced or finely chopped
1-1/2 c. half and half (or use reduced fat cream or evaporated milk)*
½ c. finely grated fresh Parmesan cheese
½ tsp. cornstarch mixed with 2 tsp. water
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Directions:Season the chicken with salt and pepper. In a shallow bowl, combine the flour and parmesan cheese. Dredge seasoned chicken in the flour mixture; shake off excess and set aside. Heat the oil and butter in a large non stick pan or well-seasoned cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until butter has melted and pan is hot. Fry the chicken until golden on each side, cooked through and no longer pink (about 4-5 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of your chicken). Transfer onto a warm plate. Add the bacon strips to the pan and fry until crispy. Drain off some excess fat, keeping about 1 teaspoons worth in the pan. Add the onion and garlic and fry until onion is transparent (about 1 minute). Reduce heat to low heat, and add the half and half (or cream). Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer; season with a little salt and pepper to your taste. Add in the parmesan cheese, and allow the sauce to simmer until the parmesan cheese has melted slightly. (If the sauce is too runny for your liking, add the cornstarch/water mixture into the center of the pan and mix through fast to combine into the sauce. It will begin to thicken immediately). Add the chicken back into the pan to serve. Serve with steamed vegetables (broccoli and/or cauliflower work best), over zucchini noodles, your favorite pasta, or rice. |
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Notes: Half and Half is an American product blending equal parts whole milk and light cream. If you don't have access to half and half, make your own with ¾ cup full fat milk and ¾ cup reduced fat cream. Substitute half and half with full fat cream, reduced fat cream, or evaporated milk.*
Dredging the chicken in flour is optional. For a LOW CARB version, dredge chicken in parmesan cheese before searing, leaving out the flour. Alternatively, coat with an almond flour/parmesan cheese mixture, using the same measurements in the recipe.
For a LOW CALORIE + LOW CARB version, sear the chicken without coating.
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