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Chicken Parm Pizza with Penne alla Vodka
This Chicken Parm Pizza with Penne alla Vodka is an over-the-top, crave-worthy mashup that combines crispy chicken, cheesy goodness, and a creamy vodka pasta. A seasoned ground chicken 'pizza crust' is frozen, breaded, and fried until golden before being topped with melty mozzarella and rich vodka sauce. The penne alla vodka is made from a garlicky tomato cream sauce spiked with vodka and finished with Parmesan and pasta water for the perfect consistency. It’s then layered on top of the cheesy chicken pizza for a double-hit of comfort. Bold, indulgent, and made to impress, this recipe is a wild ride of flavor and texture that’s worth every bite.
Chicken Parm Pizza with Penne alla Vodka
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For the Chicken
For the Sauce
Instructions
- Step 1
In a bowl, mix ground chicken, egg, 3/4 cup breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup Parmesan, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Step 2
Line a cake pan with plastic wrap, add chicken mixture, and spread evenly into a circular 'crust'. Freeze until solid (several hours or overnight).
- Step 3
Set up breading station: flour on one plate, scrambled eggs in a bowl, and breadcrumbs on another plate. Season each with salt and pepper.
- Step 4
Dredge frozen chicken crust in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs. Freeze again for 30 minutes.
- Step 5
Heat vegetable oil in a pan. Fry breaded chicken crust on both sides until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Step 6
Boil penne pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water and drain the rest.
- Step 7
In a pan, melt butter with olive oil. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Step 8
Deglaze with vodka, then stir in heavy cream. Let simmer 5–10 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Step 9
Add cooked pasta, reserved pasta water, Parmesan, and parsley. Mix until creamy.
- Step 10
Top fried chicken crust with vodka sauce and shredded mozzarella. Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes, then broil until cheese is golden.
- Step 11
Top with additional Parmesan, fresh basil, and creamy vodka pasta. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
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