Olive Garden's Chicken Carbonara Recipe

Name: Olive Garden's Chicken Carbonara
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large chicken breast; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/2 cup hot water; 1/2 tbsp italian seasoning; 1/2 tbsp minced garlic; 1 stick of butter; 1/2 tsp minced garlic; 6 slice of bacon, crumbled; 1 1/2 tbsp flour; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese; 2 cup heavy milk; 2 cup milk; 1/4 tsp pepper; 1/4 tsp salt; 1 lb linguini; 1 1/2 tbsp parmesan cheese; 1 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella; 1 tsp minced garlic; 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley

Servings: persons

1 large chicken breast
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup hot water
1/2 tbsp italian seasoning
1/2 tbsp minced garlic
1 stick of butter
1/2 tsp minced garlic
6 slice of bacon, crumbled
1 1/2 tbsp flour
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
2 cup heavy milk
2 cup milk
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp salt
1 lb linguini
1 1/2 tbsp parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley

1
whisk ingredients 2-5 together and place in bag with chicken
2
refrigerate chicken for at least 30 minutes
3
cook the pasta while making sauce
4
for the sauce:
5
melt stick of butter in a large saucepan over medium heat
6
add a garlic and bacon bits
7
saute for 5 minutes stirring frequently
8
add the flour, parmesan cheese, heavy cream, milk, pepper and salt.
9
Whisk together.
10
bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and bring to a simmer.
11
Stir occasionally
12
in a large bowl combine the parmesan, mozzarella, garlic and parsley.
13
Set aside.
14
in a large skillet cook the chicken until done.
15
cut into pieces.
16
add the cut chicken into the sauce mixture, and let it simmer for about 3 minutes
17
place pasta in large serving bowl and pour the sauce over the pasta
18
add in the parmeasn, mozz, garlic and parsley mixture, and mix together

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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.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large chicken breast, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/2 cup hot water, 1/2 tbsp italian seasoning, and more.

Yes, Olive Garden's Chicken Carbonara falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Olive Garden's Chicken Carbonara

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