Chicken & Shrimp Linguine Carbonara
Chicken & Shrimp Linguine Carbonara pairs tender bites of chicken and sweet shrimp with crisp bacon in a luxuriously creamy Parmesan-egg sauce. The garlic, Italian seasoning, and a splash of Sauvignon Blanc add depth that balances the richness. It’s a comforting pasta perfect for a cozy dinner or a special weekend meal with friends.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken & Shrimp Linguine Carbonara, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 44 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 15
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 30
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add chicken, 1 tablespoon garlic, and 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning; cook and stir until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
- 2
In the same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add shrimp and cook until bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to the bowl with the chicken.
- 3
Cook bacon in the same skillet until just crispy (not crunchy), about 6 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate; leave the grease in the skillet.
- 4
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguine and the remaining 2 tablespoons oil; cook until tender yet slightly firm, about 11 minutes. Drain and keep warm.
- 5
Stir together cream, Parmesan cheese, egg yolks, the remaining 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- 6
Sauté onion in the bacon grease over medium heat until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add wine, increase the heat, and bring to a boil.
- 7
Add the cream mixture, reduce the heat, and simmer until the sauce begins to thicken, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in chicken, bacon, and shrimp until coated, then serve over linguine.
- Calories 831.02 kcal High 42%
- Protein 52.33 g Good Source 105%
- Carbohydrate 49.57 g 18%
- Total Fat 45.39 g High 58%
- Saturated Fat 19.79 g High 99%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 333.03 mg High 111%
- Sodium 1171.93 mg High 51%
- Dietary Fiber 3.87 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 2.73 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 311.26 mg Good Source 24%
- Iron 4.41 mg Good Source 25%
- Potassium 383.95 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 28.37 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 2.46 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.57 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Fish 🐟
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Chicken & Shrimp Linguine Carbonara is an Italian dinner recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Diced Yellow Onion, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 831.02 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken & Shrimp Linguine Carbonara?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Chicken & Shrimp Linguine Carbonara made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Diced Yellow Onion, Eggs, Grated Parmesan Cheese. The full list of 14 is above.
- What goes well with Chicken & Shrimp Linguine Carbonara?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Chicken & Shrimp Linguine Carbonara?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 831.02 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken & Shrimp Linguine Carbonara easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Chicken & Shrimp Linguine Carbonara healthy?
- Chicken & Shrimp Linguine Carbonara has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 831.02 calories and 52.33 g of protein, or 105% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1171.93 mg (51% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 19.79 g (99% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Fish, Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Sulfites, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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