Name: Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 75 min
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-sized pieces; 2 tablespoons minced garlic, divided; 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning; 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 8 slices smoked bacon, diced; 1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta; 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream; 1.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese; 4 large egg yolks; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 medium onion, diced; 0.25 cup Sauvignon Blanc wine

Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara

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I had chicken and shrimp carbonara at that popular Italian-American restaurant chain recently, and it was absolutely delicious. I decided to re-create it at home, but the recipes I found online didn't appeal to me. So, 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. Serve with breadsticks, an Italian salad, and your favorite white wine.

Recipe by Kitchen Commander

Updated on November 17, 2022

Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

50 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 15 mins

Servings:

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Ingredients

4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tablespoons minced garlic, divided
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
8 slices smoked bacon, diced
1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta
1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
1 ½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
4 large egg yolks
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 medium onion, diced
¼ cup Sauvignon Blanc wine

Directions

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, 1 tablespoon garlic, and 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning; cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon garlic in the same skillet until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add shrimp and cook until bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to the bowl with chicken.
Cook bacon in the same skillet until just crispy (not crunchy), about 6 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate; leave grease in the skillet.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguine and remaining 2 tablespoons oil; cook until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and keep warm.
Mix cream, Parmesan cheese, egg yolks, remaining 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.
Sauté onion in bacon grease over medium heat until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add wine, increase the heat, and bring to a boil.
Add cream mixture, reduce the heat, and simmer until sauce begins to thicken, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in chicken and shrimp until coated, then serve over linguine.

Tips

You can use spaghetti or fettuccine if preferred.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

776	Calories
46g	Fat
47g	Carbs
44g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 776
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 46g	58%
Saturated Fat 20g	98%
Cholesterol 315mg	105%
Sodium 609mg	26%
Total Carbohydrate 47g	17%
Dietary Fiber 3g	10%
Protein 44g
Vitamin C 5mg	24%
Calcium 283mg	22%
Iron 5mg	25%
Potassium 531mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.