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chicken alla vodka penne pasta recipe with breaded chicken in a bowl with noodles tomatoes and herbs in a creamy sauce

Chicken Pasta with Vodka Sauce

Kelly Jensen
This chicken pasta with vodka sauce recipe 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.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner, Pasta
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8
Calories 463 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Large Pan
  • Large Pot

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 4 small boneless chicken breasts pounded thin
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon 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 minced
  • 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 salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon 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!

Nutrition

Calories: 463kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 22gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 329mgPotassium: 356mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 184IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 82mgIron: 2mg
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