Description
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.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 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 1/2 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.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 456
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Chicken Vodka Pasta