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A bowl of whole wheat penne pasta in a creamy tomato vodka sauce with grilled chicken and fresh basil.
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Healthy Penne Alla Vodka with Chicken

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 oz whole wheat penne pasta
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium shallot , minced
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 4 oz tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup vodk a
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup non -fat Greek yogurt, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup low -sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the whole wheat penne according to package directions until al dente.
  • While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sauté until cooked through (about 5-7 minutes). Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add shallots and garlic, sautéing for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Stir in the tomato paste and red pepper flakes, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the paste darkens slightly.
  • Pour in the vodka to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer for 2 minutes until the liquid is reduced by half.
  • Whisk in the chicken broth and then the Greek yogurt until a smooth sauce forms. Lower heat to prevent the yogurt from curdling.
  • Add the cooked pasta and chicken to the skillet, tossing well to coat with the sauce.
  • Stir in the fresh basil and Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.