Vodka Chicken Broth Food

CHICKEN AND LINGUINE IN CREAMY VODKA SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook linguine according to package directions; drain and set aside.
• In a large skillet, melt 2 Tbsp butter over medium-high heat.
• Brown the chicken breasts on both sides until nicely golden and juices run clear, about 6 to 7 minutes per side.
• Remove from pan and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; set aside.
• Pour out drippings from pan, but do not wipe it out.
• In the pan you cooked the chicken in, melt remaining butter over medium heat.
• Add the yellow onion and mushrooms and cook, stirring, until onions are soft, about 3-5 minutes.
• Add the roasted pepper, green onion, and garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
• Remove the pan from the heat and add the vodka.
• Return to the heat and flame; when the flame dies out, add the broth.
• Bring to a boil and reduce by half.
• Whisk in the half and half (cream can be substituted), salt, and pepper, and simmer until reduced by half again.
• Add the pasta to the cream sauce and toss to coat.
• Add the Parmesan, chicken, and basil, and remove from the heat; toss to coat.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper, serve, and enjoy!
• Makes 2 servings.
• Note: if you're a low-carber, add a bunch more sliced mushrooms and eat those instead of pasta.

CHICKEN WITH VODKA SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Coat a heavy skillet with nonstick spray, add oil and heat over medium heat. Coat chicken with flour, salt and pepper mixture and sauté cutlets on both sides. It doesn't take long since they are so thin. Remove from pan to casserole dish. Deglaze pan with vodka (away from heat).
• 2. Add shallot to vodka mixture and return to heat and cook until vodka is nearly evaporated. I think I had about 2 Tablespoons of mixture left in pan. Add chicken broth and lemon juice. Return cutlets to sauce and cook about 8 minutes. Remove cutlets back to casserole dish and add tomatoes, cream and capers to sauce and stir. If sauce is to thin, sprinkle a little wondra flour in and stir until it thickens a little
• 3. Pour sauce over cutlets. I served cutlets over rice and had mixed vegetables.