Chicken and bacon carbonara

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving pasta water, and return to pot.

Step 2

Meanwhile, place the chicken breast flat on a board and slice in half through the middle, so you have 2 equal-sized thin fillets. Dust with the salt and half the pepper.

Step 3

Heat the oil in a pan, place the chicken in the pan and cook for 5-6 minutes, turning once, until golden brown and cooked through.

Step 4

Whilst the pasta is cooking mix together the eggs in a bowl with the cheese, season with pepper. Reserve.

Step 5

Place the butter in the pan that you cooked the chicken in. Heat over a medium heat until the butter melts.Add the garlic and cook for a further 1 min.

Step 6

Add the pancetta and fry for 3-4 minutes, until starting to crisp up,

Step 7

Pick out and discard the garlic from the pan

Step 8

Toss, then add cooked pasta and toss until combined then remove the pan from the heat.

Step 9

Add the reserved cooking cooking water and toss well, then pour in the egg mixture. Toss well, adding more cooking water until it’s lovely and glossy.

Step 10

Garnish with Parmesan, more black pepper and parsley and serve immediately.