Pasta With Chicken And Vodka Sauce Recipes

CHICKEN PENNE PASTA WITH VODKA SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and seasoned chicken breasts. Saute for 8 minutes per side, or until the chicken reaches 165 degrees when temped with a digital food thermometer. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
• Add another tablespoon of oil to the pan (no need to clean it, the chicken bits and juices will add flavor). Add onion and garlic, then saute for 4-5 minutes over medium heat.
• Stir the vodka into the pan and simmer for 2 minutes.
• Add chicken stock, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, Parmesan cheese, parsley, basil, sugar (if using), salt and pepper.
• Bring the sauce to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
• While the sauce simmers, cook penne noodles in salted boiling water until cooked to al dente.
• Turn down the heat on the tomtato sauce and slowly stir or whisk the heavy cream in, saute for 2 minutes then remove the pan from the heat.
• Fold the cooked pasta into the sauce.
• Slice the chicken breasts and serve them over the pasta with more grated Parmesan, fresh chopped parsley and basil.

PASTA WITH CHICKEN AND VODKA SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package instructions, set aside.
• Heat olive oil in a medium sauce pan.
• Add chicken and cook through, but i suggest not browning it.
• Add mushrooms and Vodka Sauce. Use the milk to "clean out" more of the sauce out of the jar, and add to your mixture.
• Stir in parmesean cheese.
• Let the sauce mixture cook over medium heat for approximately 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in frozen peas and cook for another 5 minutes, or until peas are heated.
• Pour sauce mixture over your cooked pasta, or mix them together.
• Serve with more grated parmesean, garlic bread, etc.

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.

PENNE VODKA WITH HERBED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring frequently. Drain. Return to pot.
• Meanwhile, heat marinara sauce, tomatoes with juices, basil, vodka, and crushed red pepper in heavy large saucepan over medium heat until hot, about 5 minutes. Add shredded chicken and stir until heated through.
• Add sauce to pasta and toss. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving bowl. Sprinkle with cheese and serve.

PASTA IN VODKA SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion, celery, and garlic in oil; stir until soft. Add prosciutto and vodka. Simmer until almost all liquid is gone.
• Add tomatoes, cayenne, and herbs. Simmer for 10 minutes.
• Stir in half and half, and heat for 3 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta in boiling salted water until done. Drain. Serve sauce over noodles.

GNOCCHI ALLA VODKA WITH GROUND BEEF

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to boil. Add gnocchi and cook until floating, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water.
• Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-low heat; add shallot and garlic. Gently cook until shallot has softened and garlic is fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Turn heat up to medium and add the ground sirloin, salt, and red pepper flakes. Add in tomato paste. Allow tomato paste to caramelize. Pour in vodka and deglaze the pan by bringing sauce to a boil while scraping the browned bits with a wooden spoon. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
• Pour cream into the pan and stir until the paste has completely incorporated. Allow to gently simmer until the sauce begins to thicken, 5 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle in 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese and stir until it melts.
• Add drained gnocchi to the pan along with reserved 1/2 cup water. Serve topped with basil leaves.