Sanibel Island Chowder Co. Chicken Carbonara

Directions

1. 1

   3/4 pound long pasta -- of choice 2 tablespoons chopped garlic 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons white pepper 3/4 cup butter 3/4 cup diced onion

2. 2

   Saute garlic, salt and white pepper in 1/4 cup butter in skillet over medium-high heat until garlic is softened, 2 to 3 minutes

3. 3

   Add onion, bacon and chicken and cook over medium heat until bacon is browned but not crisp and chicken is cooked through and no longer pink

4. 4

   Add sun-dried tomatoes, ham, peas and green onions and cook, stirring, until heated through, about 2 minutes

5. 5

   Whip together cream and egg yolks and add to skillet

6. 6

   Stir in cheese

7. 7

   Cut remaining 1/2 cup butter into cubes and add to skillet

8. 8

   Cook, stirring, until butter melts, 1 to 2 minutes