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Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Recipe Easy and Delicious

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Enjoy this flavorful Copycat Olive Garden Chicken recipe that you can prepare quickly at home. This Italian-inspired dish features chicken and shrimp carbonara, perfect for weeknights or family dinners. It combines creamy pasta with savory toppings for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound chicken tenders
  • 1 pound medium-size shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon pepper freshly ground preferred
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 16 ounces spaghetti
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 4 ounces pancetta diced
  • ½ cup salted butter
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon crushed garlic
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • ¼ cup parmesan romano cheese shredded
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Italian seasoned panko bread crumbs
  • ½ cup salted butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • Fresh parsley finely chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. Place chicken tenders and shrimp into a large gallon-size bag. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, ground pepper, and salt, then pour over the chicken and shrimp. Seal and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  2. Cook spaghetti in boiling salted water according to package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the chicken, shrimp, and marinade, cooking for about 7 minutes. Add sliced red bell pepper and cook another 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
  4. In a large pot, warm 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat, add diced pancetta, and cook until crispy, around 5 minutes.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low, stir in butter until melted, then whisk in flour quickly. Mix in crushed garlic, parmesan cheese, heavy cream, and egg yolks, stirring continuously for 5 minutes to create a smooth sauce.
  6. Toss the cooked spaghetti in the sauce until evenly coated, then spread it in a 9×13 inch baking dish. Layer the cooked chicken, shrimp, and bell peppers on top.
  7. Set the oven broiler to low.
  8. In a small bowl, mix parmesan romano cheese, mozzarella, Italian seasoned bread crumbs, melted butter, and garlic powder. Sprinkle this topping evenly over the pasta.
  9. Broil for 5 to 7 minutes until the top is nicely browned and crisp.
  10. Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh chopped parsley, and serve warm.

Notes

  • For crisp tops, broil 2–3 minutes at the end

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