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Penne Vodka with Herbed Chicken

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 Servings

Ingredients

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, meat shredded into bite-size strips

1

/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring frequently. Drain. Return to pot.

    Step 2

    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.

    Step 3

    Add sauce to pasta and toss. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving bowl. Sprinkle with cheese and serve.