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Chicken and Bacon Carbonara - Ready to Eat Dinner

<p>Filled with an assortment of savory treasures from fresh asparagus to crispy bacon, this creamy Chicken and Bacon Carbonara is perfect for a date night in or a one-dish meal to share with company.</p>
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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces Spaghetti
  • 2 cups dice Asparagus
  • 1/3 cups Reserved Cooking Water
  • 2 individual Egg
  • 1/2 cups Evaporated Milk
  • 2 teaspoons Olive Oil
  • 1/2 cups dice Onion
  • 3 tablespoons chop Parsley, Fresh
  • 3/4 teaspoons Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper
  • 1/2 cups cook and dice Bacon
  • 2 cups cook and dice Chicken, Boneless Breasts
  • 1/2 cups Parmesan Cheese, Grated

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Nutritional Information

  • 1 serving = about 2 cups
  • 648 Calories
  • 29g Total Fat
  • 10g Sat Fat
  • 0g Trans Fat
  • 221mg Cholesterol
  • 1017mg Sodium
  • 52g Total Carb
  • 3g Fiber
  • 6g Total Sugars (Includes 0g Added Sugars)
  • 43g Protein
  • 16 WW Freestyle

Make It Now Cooking Directions

These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.

  1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente.
  2. Add asparagus during final 2 minutes of cooking.
  3. Drain pasta mixture in a colander over a bowl, reserving cooking liquid listed.
  4. Combine reserved cooking liquid, eggs, and milk, stirring quickly with a whisk.
  5. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. Add oil and onion to pan; sauté 2 minutes.
  7. Add pasta mixture; stir to combine.
  8. Remove from heat; stir in milk mixture, chicken, and cheese.
  9. Place pan over medium heat, and cook about five minutes or until slightly thick, stirring frequently.
  10. Remove from heat; stir in parsley, salt, pepper, and bacon.
  11. Serve immediately.

Freeze For Later Cooking Directions

These directions help you cook or prepare this meal PRIOR to being frozen for serving later (see Serving Day Directions when you are ready to prepare it to eat).

Why would I want to freeze this?

  1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente
  2. Add asparagus during final 2 minutes of cooking.
  3. Drain pasta mixture in a colander over a bowl, reserving cooking liquid.
  4. Combine reserved cooking liquid, eggs, and milk, stirring quickly with a whisk.
  5. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. Add oil and onion to pan; sauté 2 minutes.
  7. Add pasta mixture; stir to combine.
  8. Remove from heat; stir in parsley, salt, pepper, and bacon.
  9. Place pan over medium heat, and cook about five minutes or until slightly thick, stirring frequently.
  10. Remove from heat; stir in milk mixture, chicken, and cheese.
  11. Allow to cool.
  12. Divide into freezer bags, label, and freeze.

Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions

These directions help you cook or reheat this meal AFTER it's been frozen for when you are ready to eat it.

  1. Thaw: In fridge
  2. Reheat in microwave for 1-2 minutes, adding a little water or chicken broth if mixture appears too thick.

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