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Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara Recipe

Our chicken and shrimp carbonara recipe is one of the most famous dishes in Italian cuisine. It's actually quick and easy to make.
  • cook TIME 10 mins
  • prep TIME 10 mins
  • total TIME 20 mins
Course: Main CourseCuisine: Italian
Keyword: chicken and shrimp carbonara, chicken and shrimp carbonara recipe, how to make chicken and shrimp carbonara
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 508 kcal

Ingredients (18)

  • 8 oz skinless boneless chicken breast sliced
  • 6 oz peeled deveined shrimp equals to 12 oz raw shrimp
  • 2.5 oz bacon cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 4 tbsp heavy cream
  • 0.25 oz shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted chicken broth
  • 12 oz cooked pasta
  • 1 tbsp garlic chopped
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika divided
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

1

Heat a pan over medium heat and add 2.5 oz bacon. Sauté for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Transfer the bacon to a bowl and set aside.

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2

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in the same pan. Cook and stir 8 oz chicken breast with 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp paprika for 2 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a bowl and set aside.

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3

Add 6 oz shrimp, 1/2 tsp paprika, and 1/2 tbsp butter. Stir fry the shrimp for 2 minutes or until they are no longer white and translucent.

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4

Stir in 12 oz pasta, 1 tbsp garlic, and 1/2 tbsp butter and cook for another 1 minute.

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5

Pour in 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1/4 cup milk, and 4 tbsp heavy cream.

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6

Return the bacon to the pan. Season the pasta with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper and stir the mixture for 30 seconds.

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7

Take off the heat. Add 2 large egg yolks and stir until well blended.

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8

Add the cooked chicken and shrimp. Add 0.5 oz parmesan, 1 tsp lemon juice, and 2 tbsp chopped parsley.

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9

Mix to coat and serve immediately.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 508 kcal | Fat 25 g | Saturated Fat 10 g | Trans Fat 0 g | Polyunsaturated Fat 3 g | Monounsaturated Fat 10 g | Cholesterol 315 mg | Sodium 588 mg | Potassium 581 mg | Carbohydrate 30 g | Fiber 2 g | Sugar 1 g | Protein 41 g | Vitamin A 598 IU | Vitamin C 4 mg | Calcium 136 mg | Iron 2 mg