Olive Gardens Chicken Or Shrimp Carbonara |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Olive Garden's newest entree, Chicken & Shrimp Carbonara, was inspired during the chefs' recent trip to the Italian region of Rome. The menu item and recipe combines chicken and shrimp with bucatini pasta in a pancetta and parmesan cream sauce. Read more . Baked and topped with seasoned breadcrumbs, the innovative entrée presents an exciting twist on a classic dish. You can learn more about the Chicken & Shrimp Carbonara and see other Olive Garden recipes Ingredients:
marinated chicken or shrimp |
1 cup extra virgin olive oil |
1 cup hot water |
1 tbsp italian seasoning |
1 tbsp chopped garlic |
3 lbs chicken strips or large shrimp, peeled and devained |
sauce |
1 cup butter |
1 1/2 tsp chopped garlic |
3 tbsp bacon bits |
3 tbsp flour (all purpose) |
1 cup parmesan cheese (grated) |
4 cups heavy cream |
4 cups milk |
1/4 cup bacon base |
1/2 tsp black pepper |
2-14 oz boxes of any long pasta (spaghetti, linguine, etc.) cooked using instructions on package |
1/4 tsp salt |
topping |
3 tbsp romano cheese, grated |
3 tbsp parmesan cheese, grated |
1 3/4 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded |
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs |
1 1/2 tsp chopped garlic |
1 1/2 tbsp melted butter |
2 tbsp parsley, chopped |
marinated chicken strips (or shrimp) from step 1 |
1 1/2 cups roasted red peppers, cut into small strips |
1/4 cup bacon bits |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
2. 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
3. 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.
4. Topping - Combine Romano, Parmesan, mozzarella, panko, chopped garlic, melted butter and chopped parsley in a mixing bowl. Stir until well blended. Set aside.
5. 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.
6. Plating - 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 broiler until top is golden brown. Serve immediately and enjoy.
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