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Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara


  • Total Time: 35
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A rich and creamy pasta dish combining tender chicken, succulent shrimp, and crispy pancetta in a silky egg-based sauce.


Ingredients

Scale

8 oz spaghetti
2 chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
8 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 oz pancetta, diced
3 large eggs
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish


Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
Step 2: While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until golden and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Step 3: In the same skillet, add pancetta and cook until crispy, about 4-5 minutes. Remove pancetta, leaving fat in skillet.
Step 4: Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside with chicken.
Step 5: Reduce heat to low. Add minced garlic to skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 6: In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
Step 7: Add drained spaghetti to the skillet with garlic. Quickly pour egg mixture over hot pasta, tossing constantly to create a creamy sauce (the residual heat will cook the eggs without scrambling).
Step 8: Add reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired sauce consistency.
Step 9: Return chicken, shrimp, and pancetta to the skillet. Gently toss to combine and heat through.
Step 10: Season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan before serving.

  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 20
  • Category: Main Course

Nutrition

  • Calories: 520
  • Fat: 22g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Protein: 35g