Chicken Penne Pasta with Vodka Sauce
- SERVES
- 4
- COOK TIME
- 20 Min
What takes an already delicious chicken penne pasta to the next level? A creamy vodka sauce that will have everyone raving about how delicious dinner is! Made with easy ingredients, it's a recipe you can make anytime, but will taste great every time!
What You'll Need
- 1 (16-ounce) package penne pasta
- 1 (24-ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
- 1 1/4 cup half-and-half
- 1/3 cup vodka
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
What to Do
- In a soup pot, cook penne according to package directions; drain and keep warm.
- In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, combine spaghetti sauce and half-and-half and heat 8 to 10 minutes or until hot. Add vodka and continue cooking 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil until hot. Sprinkle chicken evenly with salt, pepper, and garlic; saute 4 to 5 minutes or until no longer pink in center.
- Place pasta in a large serving bowl, top with chicken and vodka sauce; toss well and serve immediately.
Test Kitchen Tips!
- Make sure to whip up our Garlic Cheddar Biscuits! They make the perfect addition to our Chicken Penne Pasta with Vodka Sauce!
- Our Big Bowl Antipasto is a scrumptious way to make this meal complete!
- Don't forget to impress with dessert! These Vanilla Custard Cups are easy to make and packed full of flavor!
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