@smileyrecipes: 🍗🍅 Creamy Chicken Penne Alla Vodka 🍅🍗 Ingredients: 2 medium chicken breasts, sliced or pounded thin 4 tbsp olive oil - divided 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp oregano 1/2 tsp onion powder 2 tbsp butter Vodka Sauce Pasta: 8 oz penne 2 tbsp butter 1 small shallot - diced 4 cloves garlic - minced 1/4 cup tomato paste 1/4 cup vodka 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup reserved pasta water Salt & pepper to taste Fresh basil and/or parsley - for garnish Instructions: 1. Cook penne according to package instructions. 2. Chicken: In a bowl, mix 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp oregano, & 1/2 tsp onion powder. Add the chicken & stir until well coated. Let sit while your skillet heats up. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil & 2 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side until an internal temperature of 165°F is reached. Remove & slice. 3. Make the Vodka Sauce: Using the same skillet: Melt 2 tbsp butter. Add shallots & cook for 2–3 minutes until softened. Add garlic & cook for 30 seconds. Stir in tomato paste & cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until darkened. Pour in vodka & simmer for 1–2 minutes until mostly reduced. Reduce heat to low. Slowly stir in heavy cream until smooth & creamy. 4. Finish the Sauce: Add Parmesan cheese & stir until melted. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed until the sauce becomes silky & coats the back of a spoon. Season with salt & pepper to taste. 5. Combine: Add cooked penne & toss until coated. 6. Serve: Add chicken to the pasta. Top with extra Parmesan, fresh basil and/or parsley, & fresh cracked black pepper. Enjoy! . . . #penneallavodka #creamy #creamypasta #pasta #EasyRecipes

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