Copycat Carrabba's Pasta Carrabba

Name: Copycat Carrabba's Pasta Carrabba
Prep time: 1 h 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 2 h 5 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 6 chicken breasts, skinned & boned; 6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup fresh basil leaf; salt; fresh ground pepper; 3 tablespoons butter; 4 medium shallots; 2 cups cream; 6 ounces fresh mushrooms; 1 cup frozen English peas; salt; fresh ground pepper; 1 (9 ounce) package fresh fettuccine; 2 ounces fresh grated parmesan cheese

Submitted by Pinay0618

"Simple and hearty, although not figure-friendly."

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Ready In:: 2hrs 5mins
Ingredients:: 15
Serves:: 6

ingredients

CHICKEN
6 chicken breasts, skinned & boned
6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
¹⁄₂ cup extra virgin olive oil
¹⁄₄ cup fresh basil leaf
salt
fresh ground pepper
SAUCE
3 tablespoons butter
4 medium shallots
2 cups cream
6 ounces fresh mushrooms
1 cup frozen English peas
salt
fresh ground pepper
PASTA
1 (9 ounce) package fresh fettuccine
2 ounces fresh grated parmesan cheese

directions

Cut breasts in half and place side by side on a platter. Drizzle with the vinegar and oil. Cut basil leaves and sprinkle over the breasts; sprinkle salt and pepper. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
Grill the breasts or bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. Set aside.
Peel and finely chop shallots. Saute in butter 1 minute. Add cream, salt and pepper to taste. Boil to reduce slightly to the consistency of a light sauce, just thick enough to coat a spoon. Add mushrooms and peas and cook another 2 minutes.
Cook pasta, drain and shake out excess water. Thinly slice chicken. Add to pasta and gently toss with sauce, along with cheese. Serve immediately.

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Reviews

Taste just like the one at Carrabba's!!! AMAZING!!! I used light cream and it was just as good. I marinated the chicken over night. Mmmmm Mmmmm good!!!

cheryl d.
This is a GREAT recipe! I love Carrabba's pasta weesie and this does taste just like the original! In addition to these ingredients, I also added 2 garlic cloves minced with the shallots, and some fresh parsley. I also used baby bella mushrooms instead of white mushrooms. In stead of chicken, I made this with fresh gulf shrimp, sea scallops and topped with some mussels. I seasoned the seafood with some cajun seasoning which I sauteed in some butter over high head for good texture and then cooked right into the cream sauce. My husband said it was one of the best meals he has ever had!

shuree728
I found the chicken kind of bland. Perhaps a brine followed by a spice rub and skillet blackening would work better?

coppit

Tweaks

This is a GREAT recipe! I love Carrabba's pasta weesie and this does taste just like the original! In addition to these ingredients, I also added 2 garlic cloves minced with the shallots, and some fresh parsley. I also used baby bella mushrooms instead of white mushrooms. In stead of chicken, I made this with fresh gulf shrimp, sea scallops and topped with some mussels. I seasoned the seafood with some cajun seasoning which I sauteed in some butter over high head for good texture and then cooked right into the cream sauce. My husband said it was one of the best meals he has ever had!

shuree728