PENNE VODKA WITH HERBED CHICKEN

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Categories     Vodka     Chicken     Pasta     Poultry     Tomato     Sauté     Parmesan     Basil     Fall     Summer     Simmer     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound penne pasta
1 23 1/2-ounce container refrigerated marinara sauce (about 2 cups)
1 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes with roasted garlic in juice
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup vodka
3/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1 whole roasted lemon-pepper chicken or whole roasted chicken, skinned
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring frequently. Drain. Return to pot.
  • Meanwhile, heat marinara sauce, tomatoes with juices, basil, vodka, and crushed red pepper in heavy large saucepan over medium heat until hot, about 5 minutes. Add shredded chicken and stir until heated through.
  • Add sauce to pasta and toss. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving bowl. Sprinkle with cheese and serve.

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