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Chicken Parmesan with Vodka Sauce Pasta

Chicken Parmesan with Vodka Sauce Pasta

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.

Author: These Carbs Don't Count

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: Italian

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Servings: 4 plates

Calories: 1,706 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • ½ lb - pasta
  • 4 - chicken breasts
  • 1 cup - all-purpose flour
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • ½ tsp - garlic powder
  • 2 - eggs
  • 1 cup - plain breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup - canola oil
  • 4 tablespoons - unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons - olive oil
  • 6 cloves - garlic
  • 4 tablespoons - tomato paste
  • 1 shot - vodka
  • 2 cups - heavy cream
  • 1 cup - Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup - mozzarella cheese
  • Reserved pasta water

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve some pasta water and drain the rest.
  2. Set up three bowls: one with flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder; one with scrambled eggs; and one with breadcrumbs.
  3. Dredge chicken breasts in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs. Press to coat evenly.
  4. Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
  5. In another pan, melt butter with olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  6. Add tomato paste and cook for a few minutes to deepen flavor.
  7. Pour in vodka and stir, allowing alcohol to cook off slightly. Then add heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
  8. Season with salt and pepper. Lower heat and stir in Parmesan until smooth.
  9. Spoon some vodka sauce over the fried chicken and top with mozzarella. Broil until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  10. Toss the cooked pasta in the remaining vodka sauce with a splash of pasta water and a bit more Parmesan.
  11. Serve pasta with the chicken on top. Garnish with extra Parmesan and enjoy.

Nutrition

Energy: 1,706 kcal | Total Fat: 122 g | Saturated: 42 g | Trans: 0 g | Unsaturated: 0 g | Cholesterol: 404 mg | Total Carbs: 103 g | Fiber: 5 g | Sugars: 9 g | Proteins: 69 g | Sodium: 1,058 mg | Polyunsaturated: 16 g | Monounsaturated: 44 g

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