Penne alla Vodka with Chicken

Name: Penne alla Vodka with Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 6 thin sliced chicken cutlets (about 4 ounces each); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning; olive oil spray; 1 medium onion (cut 1/2-inch chunks); 6 cloves garlic (smashed); 12 ounces zucchini (peeled and cut in 1/4-inch slices (from 2 small or 1 large)); 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided); 1 shallots (minced fine); 1 teaspoon kosher salt (divided, plus more for the cooking liquid); 15 oz can crushed tomatoes (I love tuttorosso); 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth; 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (fresh grated, plus more for serving); 2 Tbsp tomato paste; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste); 3 tablespoons good quality vodka; 1 sprig fresh basil (plus more for garnish); 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 lb dry penne pasta

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:40min

This healthier penne alla vodka with chicken is made with no heavy cream! Pureed roasted vegetables are my secret for a creamy vodka sauce that tastes just as good as the original.

Updated at: Sun, 19 Oct 2025 13:58:08 GMT