Chicken Parm Pizza with Penne alla Vodka

Name: Chicken Parm Pizza with Penne alla Vodka
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4 slices
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 cup penne pasta; 1 lb ground chicken; 1 egg; 0.75 cup breadcrumbs; 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 0.5 tsp garlic powder; 0.5 tsp onion powder; 0.25 tsp paprika; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 eggs; Vegetable oil; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 tbsp olive oil; 3 cloves garlic; 4 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 shot vodka; 1 cup heavy cream; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 0.5 tsp garlic powder; 0.5 tsp onion powder; 0.75 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 0.25 cup reserved pasta water; Shredded mozzarella; fresh parsley; Fresh basil

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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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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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