Penne alla Vodka with Chicken

Penne all vodka with chicken in a white bowl

What's more Italian than Penne alla Vodka with Chicken? Indulge in the rich and flavorful combination of a rose vodka sauce paired with a chicken protein.

The combination of perfectly cooked penne, creamy tomato-based sauce, aromatic herbs, and savory chicken creates mouthwatering flavors that will leave you craving for more.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Total Time 40

Course Main Entrées

Cuisine Italian

Servings

Calories 939 kcal

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Equipment

Ingredients

Chicken:

8 oz chicken breast
salt and pepper to taste

Sauce:

2 tbsp butter
1 clove garlic
1 onion diced
1 cup tomato puree
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup parmesan cheese grated
9 oz pancetta cubed (or bacon)
2 oz vodka

Pasta:

9 oz pasta penne or tubed like pasta

Instructions

Season chicken and roast, grill or fry until cooked. Remove skin and shred or slice into small pieces. Set aside.
8 oz chicken breast, salt and pepper
In a large fry pan sauté garlic, pancetta and onions butter. Add tomato puree. Bring to boil and let simmer for 15 minutes.
2 tbsp butter, 1 clove garlic, 1 onion, 1 cup tomato puree, 9 oz pancetta
Add cream and cheese, bring to a boil stirring constantly until thick. Add vodka and stir until alcohol has evaporated. Remove from heat and cover. Add chicken.
1 cup heavy cream, ½ cup parmesan cheese, 2 oz vodka
Cook pasta as per manufacturer's directions. Reserve a cup of pasta water, then drain pasta.
9 oz pasta
Pour pasta into fry pan/skillet with sauce and heat and mix to combine the pasta and sauce.
Serve in bowls, garnished with parmesan shavings, chopped basil and fresh ground pepper.

Notes

Meal Prep Tips

Chicken - make the chicken in advance using a toaster oven or air fryer. Use thighs, drumsticks for tender cuts of meat. More fatty, more tender. Remove skin and shred and then set aside to add to sauce at the end.

Pasta Water - remember to reserve some pasta water, just in case the penne look too dry. Add as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 939kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 36gFat: 58gSaturated Fat: 28gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 169mgSodium: 773mgPotassium: 879mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1522IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 228mgIron: 3mg

Keyword chicken, pasta, penne alla vodka, vodka sauce

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