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Chicken Parm with Vodka Sauce Pasta
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Chicken Parm with Vodka Sauce Pasta
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Instructions
1
Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
2
Set up a dredging station with three bowls: one with flour mixed with salt, pepper, and garlic powder; one with scrambled eggs; one with breadcrumbs.
3
Dredge the chicken in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs. Press to coat evenly.
4
In a skillet, heat vegetable or olive oil over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken cutlets until golden brown and crispy on both sides. Set aside.
5
In another skillet, melt butter and add olive oil. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1–2 minutes.
6
Add tomato paste and cook for 2–3 minutes to deepen the flavor.
7
Pour in vodka and stir to deglaze the pan. Let cook for 1 minute to reduce slightly.
8
Add heavy cream and stir to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.
9
Lower the heat and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
10
Spoon a layer of vodka sauce over each chicken cutlet, then top with shredded mozzarella. Broil for a few minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
11
Add cooked pasta to the remaining vodka sauce in the skillet. Toss with a splash of pasta water and a bit more Parmesan to create a creamy coating.
12
Serve pasta topped with the broiled chicken. Garnish with extra Parmesan and enjoy!
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Pound Chicken Evenly for Perfect Crispness 🔨Use a meat mallet to pound chicken breasts to uniform ¼-inch thickness, ensuring even cooking and consistent breading texture throughout the cutlet.
- Toast Breadcrumbs for Superior Crunch 🍞Lightly toast your breadcrumbs in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes before breading to intensify flavor and achieve a deeper golden crust that stays crispy longer.
- Bloom Tomato Paste in Butter First 🧈Cook tomato paste in melted butter for 1-2 minutes before adding other ingredients to reduce acidity and develop rich, concentrated umami flavors in your vodka sauce.
- Use Starchy Pasta Water to Finish the Sauce 💧Reserve pasta water and add it gradually to your vodka sauce at the end to achieve silky emulsification and help the sauce cling beautifully to each strand of pasta.
- Broil Chicken Just Before Serving for Peak Texture ⏱️Add the mozzarella topping and broil immediately before plating rather than baking, which creates a bubbling, slightly charred cheese crust without overcooking the breaded chicken underneath.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Low Sugar
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