Chicken And Pasta With A Creamy Vodka Sauce Recipes

CHICKEN PENNE ALLA VODKA

Steps:

• Follow package instructions to cook PENNE PASTA with SALT added to the water.
• Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Briefly rinse the pasta with cool water to stop it cooking, and set aside.
• Flatten CHICKEN BREAST to 1/2" thickness with a flat-sided meat tenderizer. Season with SALT and PEPPER.
• Heat OLIVE OIL in skillet over med-high heat. Add CHICKEN BREAST and sauté about 3-4 minutes each side until chicken is cooked through.
• Transfer chicken to a cutting board, cover, and rest.
• Continue heating skillet on med-high heat and add a splash of OLIVE OIL, if needed.
• Add ONION and GARLIC. Sauté until the onion is tender and slightly browned.
• Add VODKA and scrape the pan to release any browned bits to deglaze.
• Stir in CRUSHED TOMATOES, HEAVY CREAM, OREGANO, and CRUSHED RED PEPPER.
• Bring everything to a gentle boil. Then reduce heat to med-low and simmer about 10 minutes to thicken sauce, stirring as needed. This also cooks off the alcohol.
• Add COOKED PENNE to vodka sauce and allow to heat through, stirring as needed. Add splashes of the reserved pasta water as needed to adjust sauce consistency.
• Add PARMESAN CHEESE to the sauce, continue heating to incorporate, stirring as needed.
• Slice the cooked chicken into 1/2" thick pieces and add to the vodka sauce along with the COOKED CHICKEN BREAST.
• Stir everything together. Add SALT and PEPPER to taste.
• Serve warm garnished with chopped fresh OREGANO or parsley.
• To store, allow chicken pasta to cool completely and refrigerate in an airtight container up to 5 days.

VODKA SAUCE CHICKEN PARMESAN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to broil. Place a wire rack inside each of 2 rimmed baking sheets.
• Cut the chicken breasts in half horizontally through the middle (like slicing a bagel) making 4 roughly equal pieces. Place a sheet of plastic wrap on a cutting board. Put 1 chicken piece in the center of the plastic wrap and top with another sheet of plastic. Pound the chicken with the flat side of a meat mallet, starting in the center and working your way to the edges, until the chicken is 1/4-inch thick. Transfer to a prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining chicken pieces.
• To set up a standard breading station, mix the flour, 1 tablespoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a shallow dish. Beat the eggs and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a second shallow dish. Place the breadcrumbs in a third shallow dish.
• Dredge 1 piece of chicken in the flour mixture, turning to coat evenly. Shake off any excess, then dip into the egg mixture, turning to fully coat it on both sides. Let the excess egg drip off, then press the chicken firmly into the breadcrumbs, turning to coat on both sides and packing the crumbs into any crevices. Return the chicken to the baking sheet and repeat with the remaining chicken pieces.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (you will know the oil is ready if you drop a few breadcrumbs into the skillet and they immediately sizzle). Add 2 pieces of chicken and cook until the breading is golden-brown and crisp and the chicken is just cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes per side, turning with tongs. Transfer to the other prepared baking sheet. Make sure the oil is hot again before repeating with the remaining 2 pieces of chicken.
• Spread 1/4 cup vodka sauce onto each piece of chicken then top each with 1 tablespoon Parmesan and 1/4 cup mozzarella. Broil until the cheese melts and browns in spots, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour the remaining vodka sauce onto a serving platter and top with the chicken pieces. Sprinkle with the parsley.

CHICKEN AND PASTA WITH A CREAMY VODKA SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Gather your ingredients.
• 2. Add 3 quarts of water to a large pot, add a bit of oil, and bring to the boil.
• 3. Cook your pasta according to the package directions.
• 4. Drain the pasta, and reserve.
• 5. Place a sauté pan over medium heat, and add the oil and butter.
• 6. After the foaming subsides, add the chicken.
• 7. Sauté the chicken, stirring constantly, for about 2 to 4 minutes.
• 8. Add the garlic, onions, and green bell pepper, and continue to stir and sauté for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
• 9. Deglaze the pan with the vodka, and allow the liquid to reduce slightly, about 2 minutes.
• 10. Chef's Note: Use a wooden spoon to scrape up the brown bits on the bottom of the pan (called fonds).
• 11. Add the tomato sauce to the pan, and cook for an additional 10 to 12 minutes.
• 12. Chef's Note: I have never made this recipe with canned tomato sauce. I always use homemade. I recently posted a tomato sauce recipe: Basic Italian Starter Sauce. However, use whatever sauce you have.
• 13. As the sauce is simmering, season with salt and pepper... a bit at a time. Season and taste, season and taste; that's the way to go.
• 14. Add the mascarpone and the cream.
• 15. Stir until they are incorporated into the sauce.
• 16. Simmer for an additional 15 to 20 minutes.
• 17. Chef's Tip: Do not allow the mixture to come to a boil.
• 18. Add some of the pasta to a plate.
• 19. Add the chicken with the vodka sauce to the top, and top with Parmesan and parsley. Enjoy.
• 20. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

CHICKEN AND LINGUINE IN CREAMY VODKA SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook linguine according to package directions; drain and set aside.
• In a large skillet, melt 2 Tbsp butter over medium-high heat.
• Brown the chicken breasts on both sides until nicely golden and juices run clear, about 6 to 7 minutes per side.
• Remove from pan and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; set aside.
• Pour out drippings from pan, but do not wipe it out.
• In the pan you cooked the chicken in, melt remaining butter over medium heat.
• Add the yellow onion and mushrooms and cook, stirring, until onions are soft, about 3-5 minutes.
• Add the roasted pepper, green onion, and garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
• Remove the pan from the heat and add the vodka.
• Return to the heat and flame; when the flame dies out, add the broth.
• Bring to a boil and reduce by half.
• Whisk in the half and half (cream can be substituted), salt, and pepper, and simmer until reduced by half again.
• Add the pasta to the cream sauce and toss to coat.
• Add the Parmesan, chicken, and basil, and remove from the heat; toss to coat.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper, serve, and enjoy!
• Makes 2 servings.
• Note: if you're a low-carber, add a bunch more sliced mushrooms and eat those instead of pasta.