Creamy Chicken Vodka pasta
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cboticelli vodka pasta sauce
- 2 ¼ cwater
- 1 cdiced chicken
cooked
- 1 tbspolive oil )
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- 1 tspbasil olive oil )
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- 1 pintcherry tomatoes sliced in half
- ⅓ cheavy cream
- 2 cshredded mozzarella
- 12 ozrigatoni pasta
gluten free
- 1 tbspminced onion
- 1 tbspolivenation dried shallots
- 1 tspitalian seasoning
- 1tap roasted garlic powder
- ½ tspsalt
Directions
- 1
In a large cast iron skillet with a lid, (I used a porcelain cast iron pan) heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- 2
Once the olive oil is warm, add in the tomatoes, dry shallots, and minced onion.
- 3
Allow this to cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until the tomatoes have been broken down, and are soft.
- 4
Give it a stir every two minutes while cooking. Next, add in the vodka sauce, water, Italian seasoning, salt, and roasted garlic powder.
- 5
Stir well, then add pasta.
- 6
Change the temperature to medium-high, and allow the mixture to begin to boil. Once it begins to boil, cover with the lid.
- 7
Stirring occasionally to keep it from sticking up the pan, cook until the pasta reaches an al dente texture, about 9-12 minutes depending on the pasta used.
- 8
Next, lower the heat to medium, remove the lid, and star in the heavy cream, cooked chicken, and mozzarella cheese.
- 9
Continue to stir until the cheese has melted all the way.
- 10
Lower the heat to low, and allow this to cook for an additional three minutes.Garnish with fresh basil.
- 11
Top with any extra fresh mozzarella or parmesan cheese.
Creamy Chicken Vodka pasta
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About this Recipe
Craving a comforting, flavor-packed dinner that doesn't demand hours in the kitchen? This One Pan Creamy Chicken Vodka Pasta with fresh basil and mozzarella is designed to become your family's new go-to meal, delivering restaurant-quality taste with minimal fuss.
This recipe works wonders because of its ingenious one-pan approach, which means less cleanup and more time enjoying your meal. The combination of Boticelli vodka pasta sauce, rich heavy cream, and generous shredded mozzarella creates an incredibly velvety sauce that clings perfectly to the rigatoni. Plus, using pre-cooked diced chicken streamlines the process, ensuring a satisfying protein boost without extra steps.
Prepare for a truly indulgent pasta experience. You'll find each bite coated in a luscious, savory sauce, beautifully balanced by the bright acidity of halved cherry tomatoes. The aromatic notes from minced onion, Olivenation dried shallots, Italian seasoning, and roasted garlic powder infuse the dish with a depth of flavor that feels both familiar and special. With gluten-free rigatoni, this dish offers a delightful texture and a wonderfully satisfying finish, making it a hearty and fulfilling meal.
Customization is simple with this versatile dish. Feel free to swap the chicken for cooked sausage or a plant-based protein to suit your preferences. For an extra touch of green, stir in a handful of fresh spinach during the last few minutes of cooking. If you don't have fresh basil, a sprinkle of dried basil works in a pinch, though fresh truly elevates the aroma.
This creamy chicken vodka pasta is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner when you need something comforting and delicious on the table. Serve it alongside a crisp green salad or a slice of crusty bread to soak up every last drop of the rich sauce.