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Creamy Penne alla Vodka with Chicken and Spinach

Jacob Fox

Active Time:30 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:6Jump to Nutrition Facts

Active Time:30 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:6

Active Time:30 mins

Active Time:

30 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Total Time:

Servings:6

Servings:

6

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Ingredients

8ounceswhole-wheat penne

1poundchicken cutlets

¾teaspoonsalt, divided

¼teaspoonground pepper

2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided

1cupchopped onion

3clovesgarlic, minced

¼cupvodka

1(15 ounce) canno-salt-added crushed tomatoes

½cupheavy cream

¾teaspoonItalian seasoning

¼teaspooncrushed red pepper

Grated Parmesan for serving

DirectionsBring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add penne and cook according to package directions. Drain.Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; cook, turning once, until browned and cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Cut into bite-size pieces when cool enough to handle.Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and onion to the pan. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until softened and starting to brown, about 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add vodka; cook, stirring and scraping up any browned bits, until the liquid has mostly evaporated, about 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, cream, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer; cook, stirring a few times, until reduced but still saucy, about 5 minutes. Add spinach; cook, stirring, until wilted, about 2 minutes more. Return the chicken and any accumulated juices along with the penne to the pan. Stir until heated through. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan, if desired.Jacob FoxOriginally appeared: EatingWell.com, August 2022

Directions

Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add penne and cook according to package directions. Drain.Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; cook, turning once, until browned and cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Cut into bite-size pieces when cool enough to handle.Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and onion to the pan. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until softened and starting to brown, about 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add vodka; cook, stirring and scraping up any browned bits, until the liquid has mostly evaporated, about 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, cream, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer; cook, stirring a few times, until reduced but still saucy, about 5 minutes. Add spinach; cook, stirring, until wilted, about 2 minutes more. Return the chicken and any accumulated juices along with the penne to the pan. Stir until heated through. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan, if desired.Jacob Fox

Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add penne and cook according to package directions. Drain.

Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; cook, turning once, until browned and cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Cut into bite-size pieces when cool enough to handle.

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and onion to the pan. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until softened and starting to brown, about 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add vodka; cook, stirring and scraping up any browned bits, until the liquid has mostly evaporated, about 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, cream, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer; cook, stirring a few times, until reduced but still saucy, about 5 minutes. Add spinach; cook, stirring, until wilted, about 2 minutes more. Return the chicken and any accumulated juices along with the penne to the pan. Stir until heated through. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan, if desired.

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Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, August 2022

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)390Calories14gFat37gCarbs26gProtein

Nutrition Facts(per serving)

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