on Sep 05, 2022, Updated Jun 29, 2023 If you love pasta as much as I do, here are some other favorites: White Sauce Pasta, Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti Aglio Olio, and Chicken Florentine Pasta.
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Penne Alla Vodka with chicken is a rich, creamy, and flavorful pasta dish upgraded with the flavor of vodka. My recipe for chicken vodka pasta tastes just like your favorite Italian restaurant. It requires only a few basic ingredients to prepare and is a favorite among the whole family. Serve it with dinner rolls, garlic bread, or bruschetta. Chicken – I used skinless, boneless chicken breasts, but you can use chicken thighs too. If you have leftover rotisserie chicken, you can use it too. Vodka – You can use any original vodka of your choice. The higher the quality, the richer the taste. Cream – Unsweetened heavy cream adds richness to the sauce. Cheese – Parmesan cheese adds a delicious flavor and cheesiness to this pasta recipe. Tomatoes – Crushed tomatoes are used to make the pasta sauce base. They give a slight hint of tanginess and sweetness. Using the best quality Italian tomatoes makes all the difference. Basil – It adds a lovely aroma and taste to the final dish. Oil – Always use good quality extra virgin olive oil for the best taste. Others – To make this penne alla vodka recipe, you will also need garlic, onions, salt, sugar, and black pepper powder. If you like the garlic flavor in your pasta, feel free to increase the quantity. If you would like to make the sauce spicy, add some red pepper flakes or hot sauce to the recipe. You can also add some Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, etc, to flavor the pasta. Once the water comes to a boil, add 2 tablespoon salt and 8 oz (225 g) penne pasta to the pot and stir well. Cook until the pasta is Al Dente (just cooked). Drain the water (reserve 1 cup of pasta water) and toss the pasta with 1 tablespoon oil. Set it aside. Season with salt and pepper. Once the oil is hot, add a chicken breast to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until the chicken is cooked. Slice the cooked chicken breasts into ½-inch thick slices. Set them aside. Once the oil is hot, add ½ cup chopped onions and 2 teaspoon minced garlic and saute until the onions are tender and slightly browned. Stir in the following ingredients and bring everything to a gentle boil.
28 oz (750 g) of crushed tomatoes ½ cup unsweetened heavy cream 1 teaspoon dried basil ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Cover the pan with a lid and simmer for 10 minutes to thicken the sauce, stirring a few times. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and mix well. Now add ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring a few times. Add the chicken slices to the pan and mix well. Always use high-quality ingredients for the best taste. Add vegetables and meat such as Italian sausage, meatballs, pancetta, bacon, grilled shrimp, zucchini, mushrooms, broccoli, or olives to make it wholesome.
