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Vodka Sauce Chicken Pasta
Instructions
1
Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water and drain.
2
Drizzle chicken with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
3
In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp butter with a dash of olive oil. Add chicken and cook until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
4
Add remaining 2 tbsp butter to the skillet. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
5
Add tomato paste and cook for 2–3 minutes until it darkens. Deglaze with vodka and cook for 1–2 minutes.
6
Stir in 1 cup heavy cream and simmer for 7–10 minutes, stirring occasionally to allow the alcohol to cook off.
7
Add remaining 3/4 cup cream and whisk to combine. Simmer another 5–10 minutes.
8
Stir in Parmesan, chopped basil, and season with the same spices used on the chicken.
9
Return cooked pasta and chicken to the skillet along with reserved pasta water. Toss to combine and simmer for a few minutes.
10
Top with extra Parmesan and basil before serving.
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David Ashmore
5
First time making vodka pasta and it was super easy and very delicious. Highly recommend when you’re trying to impress a date.
Dec 8, 2025
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Vodka Reduction Magic 🔥Let the vodka simmer for 2-3 minutes after adding to allow the alcohol to cook off while the flavor compounds remain, creating depth without harshness.
- Pasta Water is Liquid Gold 💧Reserve starchy pasta water before draining and use it to adjust sauce consistency—it emulsifies beautifully with cream and helps the sauce cling to the pasta.
- Tomato Paste Blooming Technique 🍅Cook the tomato paste in butter or oil for 1-2 minutes before adding other ingredients to concentrate and caramelize its flavors, eliminating any tinny taste.
- Chicken Breast Pounding Strategy 🥩Gently pound chicken to uniform thickness (about ½ inch) so it cooks evenly and sears beautifully in the same time, preventing dry edges and undercooked centers.
- Basil Addition Timing 🌿Add fresh basil in the final 30 seconds off heat to preserve its vibrant color and delicate flavor, which otherwise fades with prolonged cooking.
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Diet at a Glance
Low Sugar
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