Indulge in the delectable flavors of Olive Garden's Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara, a classic Italian dish recreated with a copycat recipe that brings the restaurant's magic to your kitchen. This creamy, rich, and flavorful pasta dish features succulent shrimp, tender chicken, smoky bacon, and a velvety carbonara sauce made with egg yolks, Parmesan cheese, and black pepper. It's a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.
Accompanying this main course are two additional recipes that offer a delightful culinary journey: a refreshing and tangy Caesar salad, perfect for a light starter or side dish, and a rich and decadent chocolate mousse, a heavenly dessert to end your meal on a sweet note. These recipes provide a complete and satisfying dining experience, allowing you to recreate the Olive Garden experience in the comfort of your own home.
CHICKEN AND SHRIMP CARBONARA
My wife and I went to that popular Italian-American restaurant chain for dinner recently, and I had their shrimp and chicken carbonara. It was absolutely delicious and I thought, 'What the heck, I'll try making this at home.' I found a few recipes online, but none grabbed me. After studying several recipes, I came up with this recipe on my own. It's fairly simple to make, and my wife said it was better than the original.
Provided by Kitchen Commander
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir chicken with 1 tablespoon garlic and 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, until cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer chicken to a bowl and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon garlic and 1 tablespoon olive oil in the same pan. Fry shrimp until red on the outside and white on the inside, 6 to 8 minutes. Place with the chicken.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Cook linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
- Add bacon to the pan; cook until just crispy, not crunchy, about 6 minutes. Drain on 2 paper towels. Saute onion in the bacon grease until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- While onion is sauteeing, mix cream, Parmesan cheese, egg yolks, salt, pepper, and remaining Italian seasoning together in a bowl.
- Pour wine into the pan with the onions. Increase heat and bring to a boil. Cook until wine is mostly evaporated, about 2 minutes. Add the creamy egg mixture and reduce heat. Simmer until sauce begins to thicken, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the chicken and shrimp; mix to coat. Serve on top of pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 956.4 calories, Carbohydrate 66.3 g, Cholesterol 407.2 mg, Fat 54 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 50.7 g, SaturatedFat 23.5 g, Sodium 918.3 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
COPYCAT OLIVE GARDEN CHICKEN AND SHRIMP CARBONARA
This is an Olive Garden copycat recipe. This is also a redo of a previous posting. I reworked the ingredients and amounts to be a little more manageable (the original had way too much cream and milk for the sauce and was designed for too many people).
Provided by E. Nigma
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- Whisk olive oil together with hot water, italian seasoning, and chopped garlic. Add the chicken strips and shrimp. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Combine 1 tablespoon Parmesan, mozzarella, panko, 1 tablespoon melted butter, and chopped parsley in a mixing bowl. Stir until well blended. Set aside.
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions.
- Melt 1/4 cup butter in saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and saute for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add flour and stir thoroughly with a whisk to prevent clumping. Add 1/2 cup Parmesan, heavy cream, milk, and bacon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and allow to simmer. Taste and correct seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Preheat large skillet. Saute bacon on medium heat until crispy and drain on paper towels. Pour off excess bacon fat. Add chicken to pan and saute for about 8 minutes until chicken is no longer pink. Add red peppers, bacon, and shrimp. Cook the shrimp about a minute or two on each side, until they curl and just turn pink.
- Add sauce and stir everything together.
- Plate pasta. Top with chicken, shrimp, and sauce mixture. Evenly distribute topping over top. Place in oven for a few minutes until topping is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2669.2, Fat 163.3, SaturatedFat 68.8, Cholesterol 602.1, Sodium 2063.1, Carbohydrate 179.5, Fiber 8.4, Sugar 9, Protein 118.1
OLIVE GARDENS CHICKEN OR SHRIMP CARBONARA RECIPE - (3.8/5)
Provided by MichaelH
Number Of Ingredients 29
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350ºF. MARINATED CHICKEN OR SHRIMP: 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 SAUCE: Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and bacon bits. Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add flour, Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, milk bacon base, pepper and salt. Use a wire whisk to whip all ingredients together. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and allow to simmer. TOPPING: Combine Romano, Parmesan, mozzarella, panko, chopped garlic, melted butter and chopped parsley in a mixing bowl. Stir until well blended. Set aside. CHICKEN OR SHRIMP: 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 165ºF for chicken and 155ºF for shrimp. Add sauce (from above) Stir until well blended. PLATING: Place hot, precooked pasta on a larger serving platter. Top with chicken (or shrimp) and sauce. Evenly distribute topping over top of chicken (or shrimp). Place in broiler until top is golden brown. Serve immediately and enjoy.
OLIVE GARDEN CHICKEN AND SHRIMP CARBONARA
Olive Garden's new entree, Chicken & Shrimp Carbonara, was inspired by the chef's recent trip to Rome. A staple in Italian cuisine, Carbonara traces its roots to a hearty meal popularized by charcoal workers in Italian villages. Olive Garden's Carbonara combines chicken and shrimp with bucatini pasta in a pancetta and parmesan cream sauce. Baked and topped with seasoned breadcrumbs, the entrée takes an exciting twist on a classic dish. To learn more about the new menu item, visit www.olivegardennewfavorites.com.
Provided by angela.rambo
Categories Chicken
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- 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.
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and bacon bits. Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- 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.
- Combine Romano, Parmesan, mozzarella, panko, chopped garlic, melted butter and chopped parsley in a mixing bowl. Stir until well blended. Set aside.
- 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 165ºF for chicken and 155ºF for shrimp.
- Add sauce. Stir until well blended.
- 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.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh shrimp, chicken, and vegetables will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
- Cook the shrimp and chicken properly. Shrimp should be cooked until it is pink and opaque, and chicken should be cooked until it is no longer pink in the center.
- Don't overcook the pasta. Cook the pasta according to the package directions, or until it is al dente (still slightly firm to the bite).
- Use a good quality Parmesan cheese. Freshly grated Parmesan cheese will give your dish the best flavor.
- Add the eggs and cheese slowly. Add the eggs and cheese to the pasta mixture slowly, while stirring constantly. This will help to prevent the eggs from scrambling.
- Serve immediately. Carbonara is a dish that is best served immediately after it is made.
Conclusion:
This copycat Olive Garden Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a restaurant-quality meal in the comfort of your own home. So next time you're craving Olive Garden, give this recipe a try!
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