2 tbsp cream cheese (optional for extra creaminess)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tbsp butter or olive oil
Salt & pepper to taste
Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Zoodles (zucchini noodles) or shirataki noodles – optional for serving
Instructions
Cook the Bacon: In a skillet over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside. Keep a bit of bacon fat in the pan for flavor.
Cook Chicken: In the same pan, add a little butter or oil. Cook the chicken pieces until golden and fully cooked. Season with salt and pepper.
Add Garlic: Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Make Carbonara Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and cream cheese (if using).
Combine: Turn off the heat and slowly pour the sauce into the chicken pan. Stir constantly so the eggs don’t scramble—let the residual heat thicken the sauce.
Add Bacon: Stir in the cooked bacon pieces. Adjust seasoning.
Serve: Serve over zoodles or shirataki noodles—or enjoy as is! Garnish with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of Parmesan.