Ingredients
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- 12 ounces dried spaghetti or linguine noodles
- 6 ounces thick-sliced chicken
- 2 whole eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- ½ cup reserved starchy pasta cooking liquid
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of cooking water before draining.
- In a sauté pan over medium heat, cook chicken until golden and crispy. Turn off heat but keep chicken in the pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, yolks, cheese, and pepper until smooth.
- Add drained hot pasta to the sauté pan with chicken. Quickly stir in the egg mixture off heat, allowing residual heat to create a sauce. Incorporate reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess.
- Serve immediately with extra cheese and pepper if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 215mg