Can I make this dish dairy-free?

Yes! Substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and Parmesan with nutritional yeast for a creamy garlic chicken that’s dairy-free.

Is it possible to prepare this dish ahead of time?

Absolutely! Cook the chicken and sauce separately. Combine and reheat gently when ready to serve for an easy chicken dinner.

Can I freeze Creamy Tuscan Chicken?

Yes, you can! Store it in an airtight container for up to three months. Thaw overnight before reheating to maintain texture.

What can I use instead of heavy cream?

Half-and-half or a mixture of milk and cornstarch work great. These alternatives keep the chicken with creamy garlic sauce luscious.

Can I use fresh tomatoes instead of sun-dried tomatoes?

Fresh tomatoes can work, but sun-dried tomatoes add a more intense flavor to this Italian-inspired chicken.

What is the best way to thicken the sauce?

A cornstarch slurry or additional grated Parmesan can thicken your chicken with creamy Parmesan sauce beautifully.

How do I make this dish gluten-free?

Use gluten-free flour or cornstarch for the sauce. Pair with gluten-free pasta or rice for a complete meal.

Can I make this dish in a slow cooker?

Yes! Sear the chicken first, then cook everything in the slow cooker on low for 4–6 hours for a tender result.

Chili Oil Vodka Pasta You’ll Want to Make Again

Name: Chili Oil Vodka Pasta You’ll Want to Make Again
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 160g of pasta; 1.5 tbsp of chili oil; 1.5 tbsp of olive oil; 1 tbsp of butter; ½ onion; finely chopped; 4 cloves of garlic; 1 tsp of chilli flakes; 90g of tomato paste; 4 tbsp of vodka; ¾ cup of heavy cream; ¼ cup of grated parmesan cheese

Chili Oil Vodka Pasta

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Savor the rich, creamy kick of Chili Oil Vodka Pasta, where heat meets indulgent comfort!

Author: Genio Ng
Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 15
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 2 Servings 1x
Category: Pasta
Method: Easy
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

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160g of pasta
1.5 tbsp of chili oil
1.5 tbsp of olive oil
1 tbsp of butter
½ onion, finely chopped
4 cloves of garlic, crushed
1 tsp of chilli flakes
90g of tomato paste
4 tbsp of vodka
3/4 cup of heavy cream
1/4 cup of grated parmesan cheese

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Instructions

Slice up your garlic and onion. Set aside.
Cook the pasta to Al Dente in hot boiling water for 8 minutes.
In a pan, heat the olive oil and chili oil over medium-low heat.
Add onion and cook until softened and translucent.
Then, add garlic and chili flakes. Cook until fragrant for 30 seconds..
Stir through tomato paste and cook until it is caramelized for a few minutes.

7.Next, add the vodka and cook off the alcohol.

8.Add in heavy cream, quickly stir to combine until the sauce thickens for about 4-5 minutes and season the sauce with salt.

Add pasta back to the pan followed by pasta water and give it a good mix.
Add cold butter to the pasta and this will thicken the sauce more and make it glossy before adding parmesan cheese to finish the dish.
Plate your pasta and garnish with more parmesan cheese and chili oil. Enjoy!

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