CREAMY CHICKEN AND VODKA PASTA DINNER

This Chicken and Vodka Tomato Sauce Pasta is my ‘weeknight’ version of Penne alla vodka.

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It’s quick and easy, but also adds in chicken so you have complete meal that creamy and satisfying.

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1. While the chicken pieces are sauteing in a pan, cook the penne pasta. Be sure to reserve some pasta water.

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2. Turn the heat off or remove the pan from the heat and add the vodka to the pan.

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3. Scrape the pan and get all the flavor into the sauce, then add the broth.

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4. Begin to add the flavors - tomato paste, garlic and oregano. Add the crushed tomatoes!

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5. Whisk in the heavy cream, getting a consistent, smooth sauce.

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6. Now add the chicken and the juices that emitted from it while it sat.

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7. Stir in the cooked pasta and stir in the reserved pasta water to get it to the desired consistency.

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ENJOY!

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