Zucchini Pasta alla Vodka with Grilled Chicken
Try this Zucchini Pasta alla Vodka with Grilled Chicken recipe.
Try this Zucchini Pasta alla Vodka with Grilled Chicken recipe.
- salt and pepper
- olive oil
- 1 tbsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 medium red onion chopped
- 1.5 zucchinis, blade a
- 1.5 garlic cloves minced
- (1) 14oz can of diced tomatoes
- 1-2 boneless chicken breasts grilled
- 1/4 cup of vodka (i used tito's)
- 3 tbsp 2% greek yogurt (i used fage brand)
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese and more for topping*
- 1/3 cup chopped italian flat leaf parsley
- 2 tsp dried oregano flakes
- Carbohydrate 4.05221312519388 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 0.311018124834127 g
- Fiber 0.988650004718444 g
- Protein 0.575866875041118 g
- Saturated Fat 0.0650712499800932 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (31g)
- Sodium 38.5262239584316 mg
- Sugar 3.06356312047544 g
- Trans Fat 0.0366825000038014 g
- Calories 19 calories
Step-by-step
- Place a large skillet over medium heat and add in two glugs of olive oil, seasoned with salt and pepper.
- Once oil heats, add in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Then, add in red pepper flakes and red onion. Cook by stirring frequently until onions are translucent and softened.
- Add in Earth Balance butter and stir to melt.
- Crush your can of diced tomatoes by placing them in a food processor and pulsing a few times until crushed. Add to the skillet and season with salt, pepper and the oregano flakes.
- Stir to combine, remove from heat and then add in vodka.
- Simmer for about 10 minutes or until the liquid is almost all absorbed.
- Add in Greek yogurt, Parmesan cheese and stir to combine and cook for 1 minute. The sauce should turn a more pinkish color.
- Add the zucchini pasta to the sauce, stir to combine and then add in the chicken, continuing to stir to combine.
- Let cook for about 1-2 minutes or until zucchini pasta starts to absorb sauce and softens.
- Stir in a few pinches of chopped parsley.
- Plate onto two dishes and top with Parmesan cheese (optional) and more chopped parsley!
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Serving Suggestions: A sprinkle of fresh basil or a side of simple green salad perfectly complements this dish, offering a refreshing counterpoint to the creamy richness of the sauce. You can also add a side of crusty bread for dipping into the delicious sauce – a delightful little extra!
