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Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara
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Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara Recipe

This Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara is a creamy, indulgent twist on a classic, combining tender chicken, succulent shrimp, and silky pasta in just 30 minutes. The rich, velvety sauce clings to every bite, while crispy bacon adds a smoky crunch that’s utterly irresistible.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 591

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1/2 yellow onion, minced
  • 1 Tablespoon white vinegar
  • 2 pounds small shrimp
  • 2 pounds chicken, cooked and cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1 1/2 cups 2% milk, any will work
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 2 Tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 1/3 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 3 cups angel hair pasta, cooked enough servings for 6 people

Equipment

  • large sauce pan

Method
 

  1. Place large sauce pan over medium heat.
  2. Add your olive oil, garlic, onion, white vinegar, and shrimp. Spread around until shrimp are pink and in the shape of a perfect 'c'.
  3. Once the onions become a little more clear, and the shrimp is pink, add the cooked chicken pieces.
  4. Add the milk and spinach. Stir until all is well combined.
  5. Add the four to thicken, and whisk until smooth.
  6. Add the mozzarella and parmesan cheese, Mix until well combined and the cheese begins to melt, and stretch.
  7. Remove pan from heat and stir in the Italian Seasoning, black pepper and garlic salt.
  8. Serve over angel hair pasta, or any of your favorite pasta.

Nutrition

Calories: 591kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 56gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 452mgSodium: 1796mgPotassium: 539mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1240IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 457mgIron: 6mg
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