Chicken And Linguine In Creamy Vodka Sauce

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Wonderfully rich, chicken and pasta in a sinfully good vodka sauce... Delicious! :) (watch out for those cholesterol points.)

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Steps

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Cook linguine according to package directions.

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Drain and set aside.

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In a large skillet , melt 2 tbsp butter over medium-high heat.

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Brown the chicken breasts on both sides until nicely golden and juices run clear , about 6 to 7 minutes per side.

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Remove from pan and cut into 1 / 2-inch cubes.

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Set aside.

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Pour out drippings from pan , but do not wipe it out.

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In the pan you cooked the chicken in , melt remaining butter over medium heat.

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Add the yellow onion and mushrooms and cook , stirring , until onions are soft , about 3-5 minutes.

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Add the roasted pepper , green onion , and garlic and cook , stirring , for 30 seconds.

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Remove the pan from the heat and add the vodka.

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Return to the heat and flame.

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When the flame dies out , add the broth.

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Bring to a boil and reduce by half.

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Whisk in the half and half , salt , and pepper , and simmer until reduced by half again.

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Add the pasta to the cream sauce and toss to coat.

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Add the parmesan , chicken , and basil , and remove from the he.

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Ingredients

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spinach linguine, butter, boneless skinless chicken breasts, yellow onion, sliced mushrooms, roasted red pepper, green onion, garlic, vodka, unsalted chicken stock, half-and-half, salt, fresh ground black pepper, parmesan cheese, fresh basil, salt and pepper