RIGATONI WITH CHICKEN AND VODKA SAUCE

CHICKEN INGREDIENTS

2-3 Chicken Breasts Cut into 1” Slices

4 Garlic Cloves Minced

2 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar

1 Teaspoon Pink Himalayan Salt

1 Teaspoon Dried Basil

1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano

1 Teaspoon Italian Seasoning

1/4 Cup Avocado Oil or EVOO

SAUCE INGREDIENTS

3 Garlic Cloves Minced

1 Tablespoon Avocado Oil or EVOO

1 Cup Onion Diced

1 LB Fresh Tomatoes, I used Cherry

1/4 Cup Vodka

1/4 Cup Tomato Paste

1/2 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream

1 Teaspoon Italian Seasoning

1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano

1/4 Teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper

1/4 Cup Grated Parmesan

1 Teaspoon Pink Salt

8-10oz Rigatoni, Cooked ~ Reserving 1/3 Cup Pasta Water

ASSEMBLY

1. Marinate the chicken. Mix all ingredients together and add the chicken.
2. In a medium sized pan, make the vodka sauce. Add oil, garlic, onions, and tomatoes and sauté on medium heat. Simmer until tomatoes are soft. Blend until almost smooth or desired consistency with an immersion blender.
3. Add vodka, tomato paste, Italian, oregano, crushed red pepper, and salt. Mix well and simmer.
4. Add Parmesan, cream, and reserved pasta water. Simmer while cooking the chicken.
5. In a large skillet add the chicken. Cook over medium heat, flipping once.
6. Once chicken is cook through add the sauce. Bring to a simmer.
7. Mix in the pasta right before serving. Coat pasta evenly with sauce. Serve!