Olive Garden Chicken And Shrimp Carbonara Recipe

Name: Olive Garden Chicken And Shrimp Carbonara
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 cup hot water; 1 tablespoon italian seasoning; 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped; 3 lbs chicken strips or 1 large shrimp; 1 cup butter; 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, chopped; 3 tablespoons bacon bits; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 4 cups heavy cream; 4 cups milk; 1/4 cup bacon, mixture; cooked pasta; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 (14 ounce) boxes pasta (spaghetti, linguine, etc.); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons romano cheese, grated; 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated; 1 3/4 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, chopped; 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, melted; 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped; 1 1/2 cups roasted red peppers, cut into small strips; 1/4 cup bacon bits

Servings: persons

1 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 cup hot water
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
3 lbs chicken strips or 1 large shrimp
1 cup butter
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons bacon bits
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
4 cups heavy cream
4 cups milk
1/4 cup bacon, mixture
cooked pasta
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 (14 ounce) boxes pasta (spaghetti, linguine, etc.)
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons romano cheese, grated
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
1 3/4 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1 1/2 cups roasted red peppers, cut into small strips
1/4 cup bacon bits

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Whisk extra virgin olive oil together with hot water, seasoning and chopped garlic. Add the chicken strips (or shrimp). Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
3
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and bacon bits. Saute for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
4
Add flour, Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, milk, pepper and salt to your bacon/butter base. Use a wire whisk to whip all ingredients together. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and allow to simmer.
5
Combine Romano, Parmesan, mozzarella, panko, chopped garlic, melted butter and chopped parsley in a mixing bowl. Stir until well blended. Set aside.
6
Preheat large skillet. Add chicken (or shrimp) to pan. Add red peppers and bacon bits. Cook for 3 more minutes or until cooked on both sides and internal temperatures reach 165u00b0F for chicken and 155u00b0F for shrimp.
7
Add sauce. Stir until well blended.
8
Place hot, precooked pasta on a lager serving platter. Top with chicken (or shrimp) and sauce. Evenly distribute topping over top of chicken (or shrimp). Place in oven until top is golden brown.
9
Serve immediately and enjoy.

3383

kcal

Calories

259

Fat

Carbs

175

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 cup hot water, 1 tablespoon italian seasoning, 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped, and more.

Yes, Olive Garden Chicken And Shrimp Carbonara falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Olive Garden Chicken And Shrimp Carbonara

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Variations & substitutions

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