Chicken & Cavatappi A La Vodka

• 1 1/2 lbs cavatappi pasta
• 1 qt vodka sauce (recipe follows)
• 1 lb chicken breast
• 1 tbl fresh rosemary
• 1 tbl garlic, minced
• 4 oz golden Italian dressing
• 2 stems fresh basil, leaves cut in thin strips
• 1/4 cup shredded parmesan
• Vodka sauce:
• 1 tbl butter
• 1/2 tbl minced garlic
• 1/2 cup chopped onions
• 6 oz mushrooms, quartered
• 1/2 tsp fresh thyme
• 1/2 tsp fresh oregano
• 1/2 tsp fresh marjoram
• White pepper to taste
• 2 chicken bouillon cubes
• 1 1/2 tbl vodka
• 2 tbl white wine
• 1 1/2 tsp paprika
• 4 oz tomato paste
• 28 oz can diced tomatoes in juice
• 1 cup heavy cream

1. 1. Marinate the chicken: Put the chicken breast in a bowl & cover with Italian dressing, rosemary & garlic. Marinate for a couple of hours in the refrigerator.
2. 2. Make the sauce: In a pot large enough to hold the entire recipe, saute garlic, onions, mushrooms & herbs until vegetables begin to soften. Add bouillon & stir well. Add vodka & cook a minute, then add white wine & reduce for about a minute. Stir in paprika & tomato paste & cook 5 minutes. Add diced tomatoes with juice & simmer 10 minutes. Add heavy cream, sitr well & simmer 30 munutes. Remove from heat & reserve for chicken.
3. 3. Cook the pasta al dente & drain. Remove chicken breast from marinade & grill 10 minutes per side. Cut into 1" strips. Add pasta & chicken to sauce pot & combine well. Top each portion with Parmesan & basil and serve with garlic bread.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/chicken-cavatappi-a-la-vodka-50149406 (may not work)