Olive Garden Chicken And Shrimp Carbonara
This simple and delicious carbonara recipe is a favourite among the Olive Garden family. This olive garden carbonara recipe is a great meal to make with kids because it’s simple and comes together in a matter of minutes. The only downside is that it’s extremely calorie-heavy!
Ingredients
For the chicken and Shrimp
- 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp Chopped garlic
- 3/4 lb Chicken breast strips boneless and skinless
- 3/4 lb Large shrimp peeled and deveined
For the Sauce
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 3/4 tsp Garlic Chopped
- 1 tbsp Bacon bits
- 1 tbsp All purpose Flour
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1/3 cup Heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Skim milk
For the chicken and shrimp
- 1/4 cup Red peppers roasted, cut into small strips
- 1/4 cup Green pepper roasted, cut into small strips
- 1 tbsp Bacon bits
- 1/4 cup Onion
- 6 cups Hot cooked rice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. In a bowl, mix extra virgin olive oil, hot water, garlic, and seasoning.
- Then add the chicken strips and shrimp. Put them in the fridge for a minimum of 30 minutes.
- For the sauce, over medium heat, melt the butter in a large saucepan. Combine the bacon bits with the garlic. Stir frequently for 5 minutes.
- Mix the flour, cream, milk, pepper, and salt with the parmesan cheese. Use a wire whisk to combine these ingredients. Boil the mixture. Reduce the heat and let it simmer.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. When the skillet is hot, add the chicken. Stir in the red and green peppers, the onion, and the bacon bits. Lightly brown both sides of the chicken for 3-5 minutes. Once the chicken has browned, add the shrimp and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Pour the sauce and stir until well combined. Distribute hot, cooked rice on a large platter. Drizzle the sauce, chicken and shrimp over the rice. Serve!