Chicken Carbonara-ish Dish

I don't often share recipes on here unless I am absolutely taken with them beyond words. So here is my latest creation which has been gracing our plates for the last month many many many times. Yes, it is that delicious!

4 organic boneless chicken thighs cubed (or 1 large breast)
2 organic strips uncured smoked bacon diced(optional)
1 large Portobello mushroom cubed
2 organic eggs yolks
3/4 cup organic extra rich heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup grated aged Gruyère Cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
1 medium sized onion chopped
3 to 4 large cloves of garlic chopped
some vegetable oil
a bit of diced fresh cilantro or parsley to garnish
8-10 ounces dry linguine (or pasta of choice)

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil, add your pasta and cook until al dente.

In a cast iron large skillet add your cubed chicken to the hot oiled skilled. Let cook until just ready (about 7-10 min) Make sure to add some salt and pepper to taste.

In large mixing bowl whisk together the egg yolks a minute then add the heavy whipping cream, whisk until well incorporated, then mix the grated cheeses into the bowl. Set aside.

After the chicken is just about ready add to the skillet the onion, garlic and bacon. Cook for another 2 minutes and add the mushrooms. Salt and pepper to taste. I also add a bit of dry basil here. You may want to sprinkle just a bit of Olive oil at this stage to make sure your mushrooms cook up nicely. Just a drizzle will do as there will be fat released from the bacon. (if not using bacon, add more olive oil) cook for another 5 minutes tops until bacon and mushrooms are nearly done and the onions are just nicely golden. Turn off heat.
Your pasta should be cooked by now. Timing is very important here as everything needs to be hot before adding to the egg mixture as the residual heat will cook the yolks. Add the pasta and the chicken mixture to your large mixing bowl and mix everything together, then serve.
The parsley or cilantro can be added now or to the plates after. A sprinkle of cheese to the finished dish is also quite tasty although not requited.

* I'll try and post a photo of this soon*