CHICKEN & CAVATAPPI A LA VODKA

CHICKEN & CAVATAPPI A LA VODKA image

Categories Chicken

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 1/2 lbs cavatappi pasta
1 qt vodka sauce (recipe follows)
1 lb chicken breast
1 tbl fresh rosemary
1 tbl garlic, minced
4 oz golden Italian dressing
2 stems fresh basil, leaves cut in thin strips
1/4 cup shredded parmesan
Vodka sauce:
1 tbl butter
1/2 tbl minced garlic
1/2 cup chopped onions
6 oz mushrooms, quartered
1/2 tsp fresh thyme
1/2 tsp fresh oregano
1/2 tsp fresh marjoram
White pepper to taste
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1 1/2 tbl vodka
2 tbl white wine
1 1/2 tsp paprika
4 oz tomato paste
28 oz can diced tomatoes in juice
1 cup heavy cream

Steps:

1. Marinate the chicken: Put the chicken breast in a bowl & cover with Italian dressing, rosemary & garlic. Marinate for a couple of hours in the refrigerator. 2. Make the sauce: In a pot large enough to hold the entire recipe, saute garlic, onions, mushrooms & herbs until vegetables begin to soften. Add bouillon & stir well. Add vodka & cook a minute, then add white wine & reduce for about a minute. Stir in paprika & tomato paste & cook 5 minutes. Add diced tomatoes with juice & simmer 10 minutes. Add heavy cream, sitr well & simmer 30 munutes. Remove from heat & reserve for chicken. 3. Cook the pasta al dente & drain. Remove chicken breast from marinade & grill 10 minutes per side. Cut into 1" strips. Add pasta & chicken to sauce pot & combine well. Top each portion with Parmesan & basil and serve with garlic bread.