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June 7, 2025
This Chicken Parm with Vodka Sauce Pasta is the ultimate Sunday dinner comfort food. Crispy breaded chicken is topped with melty mozzarella and a spoonful of creamy vodka sauce, served over al dente pasta tossed in the same rich, garlicky sauce. It's indulgent, flavorful, and sure to become a go-to recipe for cozy, crowd-pleasing meals.
$10.37 / Serving 
Estimated Price / Serving
19 Ingredients
MEDIUM
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Chicken Parm with Vodka Sauce Pasta
Instructions
1
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Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water and drain.
2
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Set up three dredging stations: one with flour, salt, pepper, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder; one with beaten eggs; and one with breadcrumbs.
3
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Dredge chicken in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs. Ensure full coating at each step.
4
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Heat canola oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Fry chicken until crispy and golden on both sides. Remove and set aside.
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In a separate pan, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
6
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Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2–3 minutes until darkened slightly.
7
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Pour in vodka and stir. Simmer until alcohol cooks off.
8
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Add heavy cream and remaining garlic powder. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
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Season with salt and pepper. Add Parmesan and stir until melted and creamy.
10
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Top fried chicken with a spoonful of vodka sauce and mozzarella cheese. Broil until cheese melts and bubbles.
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Toss cooked pasta in remaining vodka sauce, adding reserved pasta water and extra Parmesan as needed.
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Plate pasta and top with broiled chicken. Garnish with parsley or basil if desired.
157.16 g
Carbs
402.52 g
Fat
105.97 g
Protein
5476.21 kcal
Calories
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
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Nutrition Per Serving
Energy
5,476 kcal(274%)
Total Fat
403 g(619%)
Saturated
94 g(590%)
Trans
0 g(13%)
Unsaturated
0 g(2%)
Cholesterol
733 mg(244%)
Total Carbs
157 g(52%)
Fiber
8 g(30%)
Sugars
16 g(45%)
Proteins
106 g(212%)
Sodium
3,259 mg(136%)
Polyunsaturated
77 g(0%)
Monounsaturated
192 g(0%)
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Glycemic Analysis
Glycemic Index 29 Moderate
Glycemic Load 5 Low
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