Olive Garden Chicken Shrimp (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 cup extra virgin olive oil
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1 cup boiling water
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1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
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1 tablespoon chopped onion
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16 ounces chicken strips
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12 ounces cooked shrimp
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1 cup butter
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1½ teaspoons garlic, chopped
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3 tablespoons bacon bits
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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4 cups heavy cream
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4 cups milk
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¼ cup cooked bacon, crumbled
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28 ounces cooked pasta (2 boxes, 14 ounces each)
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Ground black pepper to taste
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Salt to taste
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3 tablespoons grated Romano cheese
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3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
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1¾ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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½ cup panko breadcrumbs
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1½ teaspoons chopped garlic
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1½ tablespoons butter, melted
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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1½ cups roasted red peppers, cut into small strips
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¼ cup bacon bits
# Instructions:
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Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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In a skillet, heat 1 cup of olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken strips, season with salt and pepper, and cook until fully done. Remove and set aside.
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In the same skillet, sauté the shrimp with 1½ teaspoons of chopped garlic. Cook until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
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In a large saucepan, melt 1 cup of butter over medium heat. Stir in chopped onion, garlic, and bacon bits. Cook until fragrant.
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Sprinkle in the all-purpose flour, stirring constantly for 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in heavy cream, milk, and boiling water.
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Mix in grated Parmesan cheese, Romano cheese, and mozzarella cheese. Stir until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens.
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Add cooked chicken, shrimp, crumbled bacon, and roasted red peppers to the sauce. Stir gently to combine.
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Transfer the pasta to a large baking dish. Pour the sauce over the pasta and mix to coat.
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In a bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, melted butter, Parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley. Sprinkle over the pasta.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
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Garnish with additional parsley and serve hot.