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Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara

Olive Garden Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara

$70.99 5,460 cal Classic EntréesFamily-Style MealsCatering

Includes: A pan of sautéed seasoned chicken, shrimp and spaghetti tossed in a creamy sauce with bacon and roasted red peppers. Add Salad Or Soup And Breadsticks To Your Catering Pan To Complete Your Meal
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About This Dish

Olive Garden Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara is one of the most flavor-layered dishes in the Classic Entrées catering lineup, priced at $70.99 for a pan serving 4 to 6 guests and totaling 5,460 calories. The dish combines seasoned sauteed chicken, shrimp, and spaghetti tossed in a creamy sauce built with bacon and roasted red peppers. The bacon adds a smoky, salty depth while the roasted red peppers contribute a natural sweetness that keeps the cream sauce from becoming one-dimensional. At 365 grams of fat and 8,190 milligrams of sodium, this is a rich, satisfying pan that delivers multiple proteins in a single dish.

Olive Garden Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara differentiates itself from the brand's other cream-based pastas through the bacon and roasted red pepper combination, which creates a distinct flavor that regulars recognize immediately. At $70.99 it sits at the top tier of the Classic Entrées catering price range alongside the Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo. The dual-protein format makes it one of the most filling options per serving, and it holds heat well for transport after a catering pickup. The dish pairs with Olive Garden's Famous House Salad and unlimited breadsticks for a complete group meal package.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving

5460 Calories
365g Total Fat
8190mg Sodium

* Nutritional values are approximate and may vary. Last updated March 2026.

How to Copycat Olive Garden Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara at Home?

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Total: 40 min Medium

Olive Garden Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara differs from a traditional Italian carbonara in a significant way: where classic carbonara uses eggs and guanciale, Olive Garden's version uses a heavy cream base enriched with bacon and roasted red peppers. This American-Italian style produces a sauce that is more stable, more forgiving to make at home, and has the smoky sweetness that makes the dish instantly recognizable.

The key to the copycat Olive Garden Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara recipe is cooking each protein separately and combining only at the end. Chicken needs high heat for 6 to 7 minutes per side; shrimp need high heat for 90 seconds per side. Cooking them together at different temperatures causes one to overcook while the other finishes. Building the sauce in the same pan used for the proteins captures all the rendered bacon fat and caramelized chicken bits that give the sauce its depth.

Ingredients

4 servings

Protein

Sauce

Pasta

Instructions

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  1. Cook chopped bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the fat in the pan.

    6 min

  2. Increase heat to medium-high. Season chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook in the bacon fat for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

    12 min

    Slicing the chicken before cooking reduces cooking time and ensures even searing without the risk of a raw center.

  3. Add shrimp to the same pan over high heat. Cook 90 seconds per side until pink and curled. Remove immediately and set aside.

    3 min

  4. Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic and cook for 60 seconds. Deglaze with white wine, scraping up all the browned bits. Reduce for 2 minutes.

    3 min

  5. Pour in heavy cream. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan until smooth. Add roasted red peppers and season with salt.

    5 min

  6. Cook spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Drain and add to the sauce. Return the chicken, shrimp, and bacon to the pan. Toss everything together and serve immediately.

    11 min

Pro Tips

  • Use jarred roasted red peppers for convenience. They provide the same flavor as homemade without the additional preparation time.
  • Do not let the cream come to a full boil. A gentle simmer thickens it gradually and prevents the sauce from breaking.
  • Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water before draining. If the sauce tightens up after adding the spaghetti, a splash of pasta water revives it immediately.

Variations

Classic Shrimp Carbonara

Remove the chicken and increase the shrimp to 1.5 lbs for a lighter, seafood-focused version of this dish.

Spicy Carbonara

Add 1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes with the garlic and use a spicy Italian sausage in place of bacon for a heat-forward variation.

Serving Ideas

  • Top with extra crispy bacon pieces and fresh parsley before serving
  • Pair with a simple arugula salad dressed with lemon and olive oil
  • Garlic breadsticks for scooping up the extra cream sauce
  • A glass of oaked Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio pairs well with the cream and bacon
  • Serve immediately as the spaghetti continues absorbing sauce as it sits

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Frequently Asked Questions

Olive Garden Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara is priced at $70.99 for a catering pan serving 4 to 6 guests. Individual dine-in portions are available at a lower price. Prices vary slightly in New York, Alaska, and California.
The full catering pan of Olive Garden Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara contains 5,460 calories with 365 grams of fat and 8,190 milligrams of sodium. Divided among 6 servings, each portion delivers approximately 910 calories.
Olive Garden Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara includes seasoned chicken and shrimp with spaghetti tossed in a creamy sauce made with bacon and roasted red peppers. The combination of two proteins, bacon, and a cream sauce base makes this one of the richest and most complex pastas in the catering lineup.
Cook bacon until crispy, then saute seasoned chicken in the bacon fat. Add shrimp and cook for 90 seconds per side. Deglaze with white wine, add heavy cream, and reduce for 3 minutes. Stir in Parmesan and toss with cooked spaghetti, roasted red peppers, and crumbled bacon. The whole recipe takes about 35 minutes.
Yes, Olive Garden Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara contains shrimp, which is a shellfish allergen. It also contains bacon (pork), dairy in the cream sauce, and gluten from the spaghetti. Guests with shellfish allergies should choose a different pasta option from the Olive Garden menu.