These Carbs Don't Count
May 13, 2025
This Chicken Parmesan with Vodka Sauce Pasta is the ultimate comfort food fusion—crispy breaded chicken topped with melted mozzarella served over pasta tossed in a creamy, garlicky vodka sauce. With rich tomato paste, heavy cream, and a splash of vodka, this dish balances savory, creamy, and cheesy in every bite. Finished with extra Parmesan and broiled to perfection, it’s perfect for a cozy night in or impressing guests with a restaurant-style pasta classic.
18 Ingredients
Instructions
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Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve some pasta water and drain the rest.
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Set up three bowls: one with flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder; one with scrambled eggs; and one with breadcrumbs.
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Dredge chicken breasts in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs. Press to coat evenly.
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Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
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In another pan, melt butter with olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
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Add tomato paste and cook for a few minutes to deepen flavor.
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Pour in vodka and stir, allowing alcohol to cook off slightly. Then add heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
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Season with salt and pepper. Lower heat and stir in Parmesan until smooth.
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Spoon some vodka sauce over the fried chicken and top with mozzarella. Broil until cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Toss the cooked pasta in the remaining vodka sauce with a splash of pasta water and a bit more Parmesan.
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Serve pasta with the chicken on top. Garnish with extra Parmesan and enjoy.
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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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Breading Technique Mastery 🥚Create a three-stage breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs to ensure a perfectly crispy and even coating on the chicken.
- Vodka Sauce Depth Hack 🍸Allow the vodka to simmer for 3-4 minutes to burn off alcohol and concentrate the sauce's rich, complex flavors before adding cream.
- Cheese Melting Pro Tip 🧀For ultimate cheese melt, switch to broil for the final 1-2 minutes and watch carefully to achieve golden, bubbly cheese without burning.
- Pasta Water Magic 💧Reserve 1/2 cup of starchy pasta water before draining to help emulsify and thicken the vodka sauce if needed.
- Chicken Moisture Seal 🍗Pound chicken breasts to an even 1/2-inch thickness before breading to ensure uniform cooking and prevent dry edges.
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