Olive Garden Chicken And Shrimp Carbonara
The Olive Garden Chicken And Shrimp Carbonara Recipe is creamy, rich, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless chicken breasts cut into strips
- 8 large shrimp peeled and deveined
- ½ pound spaghetti or linguine
- 4 slices bacon chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 egg yolks
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Step 1:
- Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Step 2:
- In a large skillet, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
Step 3:
- Add olive oil and butter to the same skillet.
Step 4:
- Add chicken strips and cook until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
Step 5:
- Add shrimp to the pan and cook for 2–3 minutes per side. Remove and keep warm.
Step 6:
- Add garlic to the pan and sauté for 30 seconds.
Step 7:
- Pour in heavy cream and let it simmer gently.
Step 8:
- Whisk in Parmesan cheese until the sauce thickens slightly.
Step 9:
- In a small bowl, beat egg yolks. Slowly add a few spoonfuls of hot sauce to temper them.
Step 10:
- Add the tempered yolks back into the skillet, stirring quickly.
Step 11:
- Add cooked pasta, chicken, shrimp, and bacon to the sauce.
Step 12:
- Season with salt and black pepper. Toss everything until coated well.
Step 13:
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor.
- Cook shrimp until pink; don’t overcook.
- Stir constantly after adding eggs to avoid curdling.
- Use leftover pasta for a quick version.
- Add a bit of lemon juice for extra freshness.