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Chicken and Bacon Carbonara⏱ 40 min total
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Chicken and Bacon Carbonara

Per 1 serving · 359 g · 12 ingredients

Calories
952
48%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    39g
    16% of calories
  • Carbs
    72g
    29% of calories
  • Fat
    59g
    54% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Chicken and Bacon Carbonara (359 g) has 952 calories, with 39 g of protein, 72 g of carbohydrates and 59 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (54% of calories). It is high in protein (79% DV), dietary fiber (40% DV) and Vitamin A (63% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 24%, 170% and 92% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
265cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
4.1g
Net carbs
61g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
11g
5.2 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein79%
  • Dietary fiber40%
  • Vitamin A63%
  • Thiamine45%
  • Riboflavin (B2)44%
  • Niacin69%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin E12%
  • Folate (B9)19%
  • Potassium13%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium24%
  • Saturated fat170%
  • Cholesterol92%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 25 min
  1. 1

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.

  2. 2

    In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until the fat renders and the bacon is crisp, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer bacon to a plate, leaving fat in the pan.

  3. 3

    Season the diced chicken lightly with salt and pepper. Sauté in the bacon fat over medium-high heat until cooked through to 165°F, 6-8 minutes. Transfer to the plate with the bacon.

  4. 4

    Reduce heat to medium. Add the chopped onion and mushrooms, and cook until softened and lightly browned, 4-5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

  5. 5

    Pour in the heavy cream and sour cream, and s simmer gently, stirring, until slightly thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Return the chicken and bacon to the pan.

  6. 6

    In a small bowl, whisk the egg. Off the heat, slowly whisk in a ladle of the hot cream sauce to temper the egg. Return the tempered egg mixture to the skillet off heat, then add the Parmesan and stir until melted and smooth. If too thick, loosen with reserved pasta water.

  7. 7

    Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat, using splashes of pasta water as needed for a silky sauce. Season to taste with salt and black pepper and serve immediately.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (359 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A568 μg
63%
Vitamin C3 mg
4%
Vitamin D1 μg
8%
Vitamin E2 mg
12%
Vitamin K5 μg
4%
Thiamine1 mg
45%
Riboflavin (B2)1 mg
44%
Niacin11 mg
69%
Vitamin B61 mg
66%
Folate (B9)75 μg
19%
Vitamin B121 μg
34%
Pantothenic acid3 mg
53%
Choline118 mg
22%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium389 mg
39%
Iron4 mg
49%
Potassium631 mg
13%
Magnesium164 mg
39%
Phosphorus634 mg
91%
Zinc4 mg
35%
Copper1 mg
56%
Manganese3 mg
114%
Selenium89 μg
161%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine2 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine2 g—
Aspartic acid3 g—
Beta carotene102 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine1 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride4 μg—
Fructose0.4 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose1 g—
Glutamic acid9 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine2 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine3 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine3 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine1 g—
Monounsaturated fats18 g—
Phenylalanine2 g—
Polyunsaturated fats4 g—
Proline3 g—
Retinol559 μg—
Serine2 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose0.4 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine2 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 61 g—
Tryptophan1 g—
Tyrosine2 g—
Valine2 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D31 μg—

Burning 952 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 181min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 114min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 79min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 134min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Chicken and Bacon Carbonara?

One serving of Chicken and Bacon Carbonara (1 serving) has 952 calories, which works out to 265 calories per 100 g. That is about 48% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Chicken and Bacon Carbonara high in protein?

It provides a solid 39 g of protein per serving (79% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 16% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Chicken and Bacon Carbonara keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 61 g of net carbs and 29% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Chicken and Bacon Carbonara?

562 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Chicken and Bacon Carbonara?

5.2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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