This easy Chicken with Pasta in Rosa Vodka Sauce is the perfect dinner that everyone loves. This recipe can be made with or without the vodka if you need to keep it family-friendly. #Bertoli Organic Sauce Ideas #Chicken in Rosa Vodka Sauce #Vodka Sauce Recipes #Date Night Dinner Ideas #Valentines Day Dinner Ideas #Kitchen Dreaming
1lb.chicken cutlets[or chicken breasts cut or pounded into cutlets]
Kosher salt and Ground Black Pepper
Sweet Paprika
1-1/2cupsBertolli Organic Fire Roasted Garlic Marinara Sauce
1cupBertolli Organic Creamy Alfredo Sauce
1/4cupfresh basil[Loosely packed, cut or torn into ribbons]
1/4cupvodka
8ouncespastalike penne, spaghetti or linguine
Optional Garnishes:
Parmesan cheese
fresh basil
Instructions
Sprinkle each piece of chicken generously with salt, ground pepper, and paprika.
Combine the pasta sauces and set aside.
Bring a pot of generously salted water to a boil and prepare the pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large heavy skillet. Add the chicken and saute for several minutes on each side until golden brown on the outside. When the chicken is done remove from the pan and set aside.
Add the Rosa Sauce into the pan and return to heat. Add the vodka and simmer to cook the alcohol off. [See Note 1]
Add the chicken back in to the pan to heat and soak up the sauce.
Just before serving, stir in the basil. Top servings of pasta with the chicken and the sauce.
Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and shreds of basil, if desired.
For a complete meal, serve with a fresh garden salad with vinaigrette.
Notes
If you prefer not to add alcohol, omit without substitution.