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penne alla vodka with chicken in a bowl with a fork
5 from 2 votes

Penne alla Vodka with Chicken

This penne alla vodka with chicken is super creamy and flavorful! Plus, you can add your favorite vegetables to turn this dish into a satisfying, delicious, and healthy dinner.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Keyword: chicken vodka penne, penne alla vodka with chicken, vodka pasta, vodka penne
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 659kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Blender

Ingredients

Chicken Marinade Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 ½ teaspoon paprika powder
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin

Other Ingredients

  • 10 ounces penne
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ red onion finely diced
  • 3 tablespoons vodka
  • 2 cups tomato passata
  • ¾ cup vegan cashew Alfredo sauce
  • ¼ cup pasta water more as needed
  • ½ - 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
  • parmesan grated
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Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 425 °F (220 °C). In a small bowl, whisk together the seasonings for the chicken until combined.
  • Then add the chicken breasts to a baking dish and cover them in olive oil. Next, add the seasoning mix and toss until the chicken breasts are evenly coated. Bake the chicken breasts for about 20 minutes (depending on size). Then cut it into bite-sized pieces.
  • Now prepare the cashew Alfredo sauce according to the recipe instructions. Set the sauce aside.
  • Next, cook the penne according to the package instructions. Save some pasta water, then drain and set aside.
  • While the pasta cooks preheat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté the red onion and garlic until the onion turns translucent.
  • Add the vodka, passata, cashew Alfredo sauce, and pasta water to the pan. Season with red chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Let the sauce simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Transfer the pasta and the chicken to the pan. Toss until everything is combined.
  • Garnish with parsley and parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 659kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 786mg | Potassium: 861mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 686IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 4mg