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a bowl of vodka pasta with sliced chicken on top

Chicken Vodka Pasta

Carolyn
Chicken vodka pasta is the perfect comfort dish, with a creamy vodka sauce and tender sliced chicken on top. It’s easy to make, rich and filling, and ideal for a cozy meal that doesn’t take much effort.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 456 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

For the chicken:

  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1½ tablespoons olive oil

For the pasta sauce:

  • 12 ounces penne pasta
  • ½ cup chicken stock
  • 29 ounce can of crushed tomatoes
  • ¼ cup vodka
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • handful of basil minced
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup shaved parmesan

Instructions
 

  • Mince the garlic and basil, then set aside. 
  • Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise. Cover the chicken with plastic wrap and pound to an equal thickness. 
  • In a small bowl, combine the salt, onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and black pepper. Use it to season both sides of the chicken.
  • Boil the pasta according to the package directions. Drain the pasta, then drizzle a little bit of olive oil onto the pasta and stir so the pasta doesn’t stick together as it sits. 
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 and ½ tablespoons of olive oil. Place the seasoned chicken in the skillet and cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side. 
  • Transfer the chicken to a clean cutting board. Turn down the heat on the pan to medium-low and add the chicken stock. Stir to deglaze the pan, then add the tomato sauce, vodka, garlic, salt, sugar, and basil. 
  • Let the mixture cook and reduce for 10 minutes. It will bubble and spit so make sure to cover it with a splatter screen or a lid. If using a lid, leave a gap so the steam has room to escape. 
  • Add the heavy cream, shaved parmesan, and basil. Stir to combine and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the cooked pasta. Slice the chicken and add it to the top. Top with more parmesan and serve. 

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Nutrition

Calories: 456kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 14gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 840mgPotassium: 599mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 804IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 186mgIron: 3mg
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