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### Lazy Day Chicken Carbonara Skillet Recipe
#### Ingredients:
– **2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts**, sliced into strips or bite-sized pieces
– **2 tablespoons olive oil** (or butter)
– **4 slices bacon**, diced (or pancetta for a more authentic flavor)
– **1 onion**, finely chopped
– **2 cloves garlic**, minced
– **1 1/2 cups heavy cream**
– **1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese**
– **1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese**
– **1 teaspoon dried oregano**
– **1 teaspoon dried basil**
– **Salt and pepper**, to taste
– **1 tablespoon lemon juice** (optional, but adds a fresh brightness)
– **8 ounces spaghetti or fettuccine** (or any pasta you prefer, cooked al dente)
– **1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley** (optional, for garnish)
– **Red pepper flakes** (optional, for added heat)
#### Instructions:
##### Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients
Before you start cooking, make sure you have everything ready. Slice the chicken breasts into strips or bite-sized pieces, chop the onion, mince the garlic, and prepare your pasta. You can use any type of pasta you like, but spaghetti or fettuccine works especially well in this dish. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, but make sure to undercook it by a minute or two since it will continue to cook in the skillet later.
Once your pasta is ready, drain it and set it aside.
##### Step 2: Cook the Chicken
Heat the olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced chicken breast to the pan, season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 5-6 minutes or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
##### Step 3: Cook the Bacon
In the same skillet, add the diced bacon (or pancetta) and cook over medium heat until it becomes crispy, about 3-4 minutes. The bacon will release its fat, which will add extra flavor to the dish. Once crispy, use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon from the skillet and set it aside with the cooked chicken.
##### Step 4: Sauté the Onion and Garlic
In the remaining bacon grease, add the chopped onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened and translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic, as it can turn bitter.
##### Step 5: Create the Creamy Sauce
Reduce the heat to low and pour in the heavy cream. Stir to combine, making sure to scrape up any bits of bacon or chicken that may have stuck to the bottom of the skillet. Add the grated Parmesan and Pecorino Romano cheeses, stirring until the cheese has melted and the sauce is creamy.
To enhance the flavor, sprinkle in the dried oregano and basil, and add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste. If you’d like, a tablespoon of lemon juice will brighten the sauce and balance out the richness of the cream.
##### Step 6: Combine the Chicken, Bacon, and Pasta
Return the cooked chicken and bacon to the skillet and stir everything together. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat the pasta in the creamy sauce. If the sauce looks too thick, add a splash of pasta water or a little extra cream to reach your desired consistency.
Cook everything together for 2-3 minutes, allowing the pasta to soak up some of the sauce and heat through.
##### Step 7: Garnish and Serve
Once everything is well combined, remove the skillet from the heat. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes if you like a little heat. Serve your **Lazy Day Chicken Carbonara Skillet** immediately, and enjoy the rich, creamy flavors with a crunchy side salad or garlic bread.
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