Vodka Sauce Chicken with Zucchini Noodles
Tender chicken and zucchini ribbons simmer in a creamy tomato-vodka sauce for a satisfying skillet dinner.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 3 to 4 zucchini peeled lengthwise into ribbons
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- to taste salt
- to taste freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes 1 can
- 1/2 cup vodka
- 1 cup milk 2% or higher; heavy cream may be used
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Instructions
- Peel the zucchini lengthwise into long strips and arrange the ribbons on a paper towel-lined baking sheet to dry.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with thyme, salt, and pepper, then cook about 4 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Remove the chicken, cut it into strips, and cover to keep warm.
- In the same skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Cook garlic and tomato paste for 30 seconds, then add diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Add vodka and simmer 8 to 10 minutes.
- Stir in milk and simmer 10 minutes more. Add Parmesan and stir until incorporated.
- Return chicken and zucchini to the sauce and cook 1 minute, until heated through. Remove from heat and serve.