Ultimate Creamy Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara Bliss
This sumptuous Creamy Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-worthy experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 8 ounces gluten-free spaghetti
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the spaghetti until al dente according to package instructions, reserving 1 cup of the starchy pasta water before draining.
- Season diced chicken breast with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken until golden brown and just cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for just 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet, season lightly, and cook until they turn pink and opaque, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- While the proteins cook, whisk together eggs and freshly grated Parmesan cheese in a medium bowl, seasoning with black pepper.
- Remove the skillet from heat and return the cooked chicken to the pan with the shrimp. Add the drained pasta and toss quickly to combine.
- Working quickly, pour the egg and cheese mixture over the hot pasta, tossing constantly to coat every strand.
- Gradually add splashes of the reserved pasta water while continuing to toss until you achieve a silky, glossy sauce. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley and extra black pepper.
Notes
- Room temperature eggs create a smoother carbonara sauce.
- Save at least 1 cup of pasta water for a perfect silky consistency.
- Prep all ingredients before starting to cook.
- Remove chicken and shrimp when perfectly done to avoid toughness.
- Keep tossing constantly to prevent scrambled eggs.
- A bigger pan helps incorporate ingredients without spillage.