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Chicken with Vodka Sauce (Penne Alla Vodka)

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 box penne pasta
  • 1/8 cup shredded parmesan
  • 1 spanish onion
  • 6 garlic cloves peeled and minced
  • 28 oz canned tomatoes Cento brand preferred
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup vodka
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 leaves fresh basil
  • 1 tbsp parsley
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cut chicken breasts lengthwise and season each side with salt and pepper. Allow to get to room temperature before cooking.
  • Heat a cast iron skillet to medium high and add 1 tbsp olive oil. Cook chicken about 3 minutes per side based on thickness until it reaches an internal temperature of 165℉. Add a splash of vodka the last minute of cooking to deglaze the pan and add a golden brown color to the chicken. Remove from pan and tent with foil.
  • Chop one whole spanish onion and mince garlic while bringing a pot to medium-high heat. Once heated, add the olive oil. Cook onions about 1-2 minutes until translucent and add in garlic. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add a splash of vodka.
  • Add the entire 28 oz can of canned tomatoes to the onion and garlic and crush tomatoes until slightly chunky. A potato masher works best.
  • Add 1 tbsp parsley. 1 tsp garlic powder, 3 chopped basil leaves, 1 tbsp olive oil, salt and pepper to taste. Pour about ¼ cup vodka and stir. After about 4 minutes, drop heat to low and allow to simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
  • While simmering, boil the pasta separately in salted water for 10-13 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Remove the sauce from heat and add both the ½ cup heavy cream and 1/8 cup of parmesan cheese. Transfer the mixture into a food processor and blend until smooth.
  • Mix the sauce into the pasta. Serve with chicken. Enjoy!