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My Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara brings pure comfort to any dinner table. I created this recipe one busy evening wanting something special but quick. The way tender pasta meets creamy sauce crispy bacon and two perfect proteins creates pure magic in every bite. Now it's become our favorite one pan wonder making weeknights feel like restaurant dining at home.
Pure Dinner Magic
Something wonderful happens when you combine these simple ingredients. The way Parmesan sauce hugs each strand of pasta while juicy chicken tender shrimp crispy bacon dance together creates pure joy. I love how everything comes together in one pan making cleanup easy while dinner tastes absolutely fancy.
From My Kitchen to Yours
- Good Pasta: 8 ounces linguine creates perfect base
- Fresh Seasonings: Salt pepper garlic Italian blend brings life
- Crispy Coating: Flour panko parmesan makes chicken dreams
- Protein Love: Chicken shrimp bacon creates triple happiness
- Garden Fresh: Bell peppers onions garlic adds color soul
- Cream Magic: Heavy cream broth parmesan makes sauce silk
- Fresh Touch: Parsley brightens everything beautiful
Creating Dinner Dreams
- Pasta Start
- Boil water add salt pasta cook until just tender perfect al dente.
- Coating Love
- Mix breadcrumbs cheese seasonings dip chicken gentle creates crispy magic.
- Bacon Joy
- Cook bacon until crispy golden sets flavor foundation everything.
- Protein Time
- Cook chicken shrimp separate keeping each piece perfect juice.
- Veggie Dance
- Soften peppers onions garlic watching colors brighten beautiful.
- Sauce Dreams
- Pour cream broth let everything simmer gentle become silk.
- Coming Together
- Mix proteins pasta sauce watching everything become friends.
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Kitchen Dreams
Sometimes I swap cheeses brings new flavors while different proteins create fresh magic. Extra vegetables like spinach peas add garden touch. Lighter cream works beautiful those watching calories though heavy cream brings pure indulgence everyone loves sometimes.
Perfect Pairings
This dish loves simple green salad crusty bread soaking up every drop sauce. Special occasions call for crisp white wine while family dinners feel cozy with garlic bread beside. Every combination brings pure comfort making meals feel special no matter occasion.
Why We Love This
Pure comfort meets easy cleanup in this one pan wonder. Quick enough busy nights fancy enough dinner parties perfect any time craving something special. The way everything comes together creates restaurant worthy meal right your kitchen bringing smiles every time.
Kitchen Wisdom
Keep pasta just bit firm sauce will cook more. Watch bacon careful goes from perfect burnt quick. Add shrimp last keeps them tender sweet. Sometimes sauce needs gentle heat avoiding boiling keeps everything creamy smooth. Every little care creates perfect bites making dinner pure magic.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- → Can I make this ahead?
Best served fresh as cream sauce can separate when reheated. Prepare ingredients ahead but cook and assemble just before serving.
- → Why bread the chicken?
Breading adds texture and helps chicken stay tender. Press coating firmly for best adhesion during cooking.
- → Can I use different pasta?
Any long pasta like fettuccine or spaghetti works well. Just cook until al dente as it will continue cooking in sauce.
- → Why simmer not boil the cream?
Boiling can cause cream to separate or curdle. Gentle simmer creates smooth, silky sauce.
- → Can I substitute the seafood?
Use just chicken or just shrimp if preferred. Keep total protein amount similar for proper sauce ratio.
Conclusion
A decadent pasta dish that elevates the traditional carbonara by incorporating both chicken and shrimp. The crispy breaded chicken and succulent shrimp are bathed in a rich, creamy parmesan sauce, creating a luxurious dining experience that brings restaurant-quality flavor to your home kitchen.