Vodka Sauce Chicken Pasta

Name: Vodka Sauce Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3 plates
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 0.5 lb pasta; salt; 1 chicken breast; Olive oil; Salt; Black pepper; 0.5 tsp garlic powder; 0.5 tsp onion powder; 0.5 tsp paprika; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 cloves garlic; 4 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 shot vodka; 1.75 cups heavy cream; 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese; fresh basil; 0.25 cup reserved pasta water

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This Vodka Sauce Chicken Pasta is bold, creamy, and packed with flavor. Tender bites of pan-seared chicken are coated in a velvety tomato cream sauce infused with garlic and a shot of vodka. Finished with Parmesan, basil, and just the right seasonings, this dish is indulgent without being overly heavy. A perfect dinner for date night or any night that deserves a little extra deliciousness.

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Vodka Sauce Chicken Pasta

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Step 1
Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water and drain.
Step 2
Drizzle chicken with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
Step 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.
Step 4
Add remaining 2 tbsp butter to the skillet. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
Step 5
Add tomato paste and cook for 2–3 minutes until it darkens. Deglaze with vodka and cook for 1–2 minutes.
Step 6
Stir in 1 cup heavy cream and simmer for 7–10 minutes, stirring occasionally to allow the alcohol to cook off.
Step 7
Add remaining 3/4 cup cream and whisk to combine. Simmer another 5–10 minutes.
Step 8
Stir in Parmesan, chopped basil, and season with the same spices used on the chicken.
Step 9
Return cooked pasta and chicken to the skillet along with reserved pasta water. Toss to combine and simmer for a few minutes.
Step 10
Top with extra Parmesan and basil before serving.

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