Vodka Sauce Chicken
This Vodka Sauce Chicken is an easy, quick, and delicious dinner featuring tender chicken and zucchini ribbons tossed in a creamy homemade vodka sauce.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 3 to 4 zucchini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
For The Vodka Sauce
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 14.5 ounces can of diced tomatoes
- ½ cup vodka use your favorite brand
- 1 cup milk 2% or higher, heavy cream is okay to use
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prep the zucchini. Peel the zucchini lengthwise with a vegetable peeler to create long strips. Arrange the zucchini strips flat on a paper towel-lined baking sheet and set aside to dry.
- Cook the chicken. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with thyme, salt, and pepper, then add it to the skillet and cook for about 4 minutes per side, or until fully cooked through.
- Cut the chicken. Remove the chicken breasts from the skillet, cut them into strips, and set aside. Cover to keep warm.
- Make the vodka sauce. In the same skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and tomato paste and cook for 30 seconds, or until fragrant. Stir in diced tomatoes and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer gently for 10 minutes. Add the vodka and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Add milk and cheese. Stir in the milk and continue to simmer for 10 more minutes. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and continue to stir until well incorporated.
- Combine and finish. Add the chicken strips and zucchini to the sauce and cook for 1 more minute, or until heated through. Remove from heat and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 459kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 564mg | Potassium: 1103mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 866IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 259mg | Iron: 3mg
