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.
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1
- 1cup hot water
- 1tablespoon italian seasoning
- 1
- 3lbs chicken strips or 1 large shrimp
- 1cup butter
- 1 1⁄2
- 3tablespoons bacon bits
- 3tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1
- 4cups heavy cream
- 4cups milk
- 1⁄4
- 1⁄2teaspoon black pepper
- 2
- 1⁄4teaspoon salt
- 3
- 3
- 1 3⁄4
- 1⁄2
- 1 1⁄2
- 1 1⁄2
- 2
- 1 1⁄2cups roasted red peppers, cut into small strips
- 1⁄4cup bacon bits
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DIRECTIONS
- 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.
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