Description
Indulgent chicken and shrimp carbonara blends Italian comfort with oceanic richness, creating a creamy pasta masterpiece. Parmesan, crisp pancetta, and a silky egg sauce invite you to savor each luxurious, flavor-packed bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 cup (170 grams) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup (150 grams) cooked chicken, diced
- 4 ounces (115 grams) bacon or pancetta, chopped
- 2 large eggs
Pasta and Dairy:
- 8 ounces (225 grams) spaghetti or fettuccine
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or Italian seasoning for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare a large pot with salted water, bringing it to a rolling boil at high heat. Cook pasta until perfectly al dente, approximately 8-10 minutes. Carefully reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining completely.
- In a spacious skillet over medium heat, render bacon until golden and crisp. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, preserving the rendered fat in the pan.
- Introduce minced garlic to the bacon drippings, sautéing for 30 seconds until aromatic. Immediately add shrimp and pre-cooked chicken, cooking for 3-4 minutes until shrimp transforms to a vibrant pink hue.
- Whisk together heavy cream, eggs, and Parmesan cheese in a separate mixing bowl. Season the mixture with salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance the flavor profile.
- Pour the creamy egg mixture over the pasta in the skillet. Rapidly toss ingredients, gradually incorporating reserved pasta water to create a silky, luxurious sauce that clings perfectly to the pasta.
- Finish the dish by scattering crispy bacon fragments across the top. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley for a pop of color and added freshness. Serve piping hot, directly from the skillet for maximum enjoyment.
Notes
- Check pasta doneness by tasting a strand to ensure it’s perfectly al dente, avoiding mushy texture.
- Reserve pasta water before draining, as its starchy quality helps create a silky, clingy sauce that coats every strand.
- Keep heat low when mixing egg mixture to prevent scrambling, creating a smooth, luxurious carbonara consistency.
- Use fresh, high-quality Parmesan cheese for a more intense, authentic flavor profile that elevates the entire dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg