Chicken Penne alla VodkaTraci Pressure Cooker Recipe
This quick and creamy Chicken Penne alla Vodka made in a pressure cooker brings rich tomato vodka sauce, tender pasta, and juicy chicken together in only 30 minutes for a weeknight win or weekend treat.
Equipment
- 1 Skillet 3-quart or 12-inch
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz Penne Pasta Noodles or whatever pasta you like
- ½ teaspoon Sea Salt season pasta water well
- 2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts about 1 pound
- pinch Salt and Pepper for seasoning chicken
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil or any cooking oil
- 1 Onion medium, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- ¼ cup Vodka any kind
- 28 oz Crushed Tomatoes one can
- ½ cup Heavy Cream
- ¼ cup Fresh Oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper for a tiny kick
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese plus extra for topping
- to taste Salt and Pepper
Instructions
Instructions
- Bring a big pot of water to a boil and salt it like the sea.
- Add in penne and cook till al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side until done. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook diced onions for about 5 minutes until soft.
- Add garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Pour in vodka and cook for 2–3 minutes, scraping up browned bits.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, bring to simmer and cook 10 minutes.
- Add heavy cream and let cook a few more minutes until creamy.
- Slice chicken and add to sauce with cooked pasta. Stir to combine and warm through. Serve with extra cheese if desired.
Notes
Serve warm with a sprinkle of fresh herbs or parmesan. Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat with a splash of cream or broth.