Penne Alla Vodka with Chicken
This Penne Alla Vodka with Chicken Recipe is a delicious, creamy, hearty pasta dinner that the whole family will love! This is one restaurant classic that is easy to make at home. This is a great pasta dish for special occasions or for a dinner party with guests. Serve with a big family-style pot luck salad and some oven baked garlic bread for a fantastic and delicious meal.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 small boneless chicken breasts pounded thin
- 2 tablespoons sunflower oil or other high oliec oil for frying
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
For the Pasta
- 16 ounces penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/2 sweet onion thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup good vodka
- 14 ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes drained
- 1 cup half and half or light cream
- 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes plus extra for garnish
- 1/2 cup fresh basil chopped, for garnish
Instructions
For the Chicken
- In a bowl, mix the flour, breadcrumbs, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and Italian seasonings.
- Drudge the chicken breasts in the mixture, making sure to coat as much of the chicken as possible.
- Heat up the oil in a frying pan, and add the chicken to the hot oil. Cook for 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove chicken from the pan until pasta is finished. Save pan for next step.
For the Pasta
- Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside.
- In a large pan (you can use the same one you cooked the chicken in), heat the olive oil over low heat and sauté the onions and garlic for 5-6 minutes until shimmering. Add in the vodka and reduce down for 5 minutes.
- Over low heat, add the tomatoes and the heavy cream and stir with a wooden spoon. Gently bring to a simmer. Add the salt and pepper, and sauce the sauce with the cooked pasta.
- Serve with sliced chicken breast, and top with extra chili flakes and plenty of fresh basil. Mangia!
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Calories: 469kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 22gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 356mgPotassium: 523mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 291IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 94mgIron: 2mg
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