Linguine alla Carbonara con Pollo
- 4 Chicken Breasts, Boneless And Skinless
- 4 cups Cream
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
- 2 teaspoons Butter
- 8 slices Double Smoked Bacon, Julienned
- 2 Shallots, Minced
- 2 teaspoons Garlic, Minced
- 1/4 cups Dry White Wine
- 1/4 cups Chicken Stock
- 4 Egg Yolks, Large
- 3/4 cups Finely Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 13 cups Finely Grated Pecorino Romano
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper, Coarsely Ground
- 1/4 teaspoons Salt
- 1 pound Linguine
- Fresh Basil, For Garnish
- Note: I use lemon and pepper linguine from Morelli for the pasta.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and saute or grill until cooked through.
- Remove to a platter, cover with foil and allow to rest.
- In a saucepot over medium heat, place cream and lemon zest and simmer until reduced by half.
- Melt butter in a deep heavy skillet over medium heat.
- Add bacon, stirring, until fat begins to render, 1-2 minutes.
- Add shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until shallots are golden.
- Be careful not to allow bacon to become crisp.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add wine and chicken stock, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until reduced by half.
- Add reduced cream mixture and return to simmer.
- Whisk together egg yolks, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Pecorino Romano, black pepper and salt in a small bowl.
- Cook linguine in well salted boiling water (8-9 minutes for al dente).
- While linguine is cooking, slice chicken breasts on the diagonal.
- When linguine is finished, drain and return to the pot.
- Add cream mixture and chicken slices, toss with tongs over medium heat until well coated.
- Remove from heat.
- Add egg/cheese mixture and toss to combine.
- Top with a chiffonade of basil and serve immediately.
chicken breasts, cream, lemon zest, butter, bacon, shallots, garlic, white wine, chicken, egg yolks, romano, black pepper, salt, linguine, fresh basil
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/linguine-alla-carbonara-con-pollo/ (may not work)