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Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara

This Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara combines classic Italian flavors with comfort, featuring shrimp and chicken in a creamy sauce that makes every meal feel special.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz fettuccine or spaghetti pasta
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese or pecorino, grated
  • ½ cup brown onion, diced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1112 large shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 11 oz)
  • 1 large chicken breast, butterflied (about 10 oz)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or neutral cooking oil
  • 1 cup pancetta, diced (or traditional guanciale or fatty bacon)
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup bell pepper, sliced medium thick
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg (for breading)

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a skillet, sauté onions and bell peppers until tender.
  • Cook seasoned shrimp in the skillet until pink, then set aside.
  • Prepare chicken by dredging in egg and breadcrumb mixture, then fry until golden brown.
  • Boil pasta until al dente, reserving some cooking water before draining.
  • Whisk eggs and cheese together, adding reserved pasta water for consistency.
  • Cook pancetta in a fresh skillet until crispy, removing half for garnish.
  • Combine pasta with pancetta, then mix in sauce, shrimp, chicken, and vegetables.
  • Garnish and serve hot.

Notes

For a richer flavor, substitute guanciale for pancetta.
Ensure pasta is cooked al dente for ideal texture.
Mix egg and cheese off heat to prevent scrambling.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 680
  • Sugar: 2
  • Sodium: 850
  • Fat: 32
  • Saturated Fat: 10
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 54
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 43
  • Cholesterol: 240