Chicken Penne Alla Vodka

Chicken Penne Alla Vodka

from thekitchengirl.com
30 min
8 servings

Chicken Penne alla Vodka is a 30 minute, restaurant quality pasta entree with lean chicken breast and penne pasta in a creamy tomato vodka sauce. Make chicken alla vodka for date night OR any weeknight and win hearts.

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces Penne Pasta Noodles
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt (for the pasta water)
  • 2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (about 1 pound)
  • pinch Salt and Pepper (to season chicken)
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (or preferred cooking oil)
  • 1 medium Onion (diced)
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 cup Vodka
  • 1 (28 ounce can) Crushed Tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Oregano (or 1 tsp dried oregano)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese (plus more for serving)
  • Salt and Pepper (to taste)

Directions

  1. 1

    Follow package instructions to cook PENNE PASTA with SALT added to the water.

  2. 2

    Flatten CHICKEN BREAST to 1/2" thickness with a flat-sided meat tenderizer. Season with SALT and PEPPER.

  3. 3

    Continue heating skillet on med-high heat and add a splash of OLIVE OIL, if needed.

  4. 4

    Serve warm garnished with chopped fresh OREGANO or parsley.