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Creamy Chicken & Bacon Carbonara Pasta

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Featured Maple Leaf Product:  Fully Cooked Breaded Chicken Tenders (#10831)

Recipe Information

Method

  1. Preheat convection oven to 350'F/177'C. Place frozen breaded chicken tenders on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for ~ 20 minutes; turn after 10 minutes to ensure even browning on all sides. Cook to an internal temperature of 165'F/74'C held for at least 15 seconds. Transfer them to an insert pan with lid for a later step. CCP-Product held at >140'F/60'C.
  2. Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
  3. Chop raw bacon slices. Add the bacon to a large skillet and saute over medium-low heat until crisp, about 8 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a bowl using a slotted spoon.
  4. Add the cream to the bacon fat in the skillet and bring to a simmer. Whisk the egg yolks into the sauce. Whisk in the grated parmesan cheese. Stir in the black pepper and dried basil.
  5. Add the cooked spaghetti, and bacon to the skillet and toss well to combine. Roughly chop the heated chicken tenders and toss them into the skillet. Heat to an internal temperature of >165'F/74'C is held for 15 seconds.
  6. Serve immediately and may garnish with additional parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

Yield

25 servings

Portion Size

231 g/8.2 oz

Preparation Method

Baked/Roasted

Suggested Accompaniments

Serve with tossed green salad and dinner roll (sides not included in the nutritional information).

Global Cuisine

European

Theme Inspired

Taste of Italy

Nutritional Information

per 231 g/8.2 oz

Nutrient Quantity
Calories 540 kcal
Protein 29 g
Carbohydrates 46 g
Total Fat 27 g
Total Sugar 1.6 g
Total Dietary Fiber 2.6 g
Calcium 147 mg
Sodium 602 mg
Iron 2.7 mg
Vitamin A 99 RE
Vitamin C 1.7 mg
Calories from Protein 21 %

Ingredients

Metric Imperial
Breaded Chicken Tenders, fully cooked 2 kg 4 lbs 6 oz
Spaghetti Pasta, dry 1.125 kg 2 lbs 8 oz
Bacon, sliced, low sodium, chopped 500 g 1 lb 1 oz
Cream, 10% milkfat 1.625 L 6 1/2 cups
Egg Yolk, fresh 6 each 6 each
Black Pepper, ground 10 ml 2 tsp
Basil leaves, dry 45 ml 3 Tbsp