Pasta alla Vodka with Fresh Tomatoes and Parmesan Chicken Cutlets

Method

1. 01
   Step 1Coat the chicken

   Dredge the chicken in flour, dip it in beaten egg, then press it into breadcrumbs mixed with grated parmesan.

   Chicken breastAll-purpose flourEggBread crumbsParmesan
2. 02
   Step 2Fry the cutlets

   Fry the breaded chicken cutlets in olive oil until golden and crisp.

   Chicken breastOlive oil
3. 03
   Step 3Rest the cutlets

   Transfer the cooked cutlets to a rack to drain.

   Chicken breast
4. 04
   Step 4Chop the tomatoes

   Dice the heirloom tomatoes and finely chop the shallot.

   TomatoShallot
5. 05
   Step 5Cook the shallot and tomatoes

   Sauté the shallot in olive oil, then add the tomatoes and cook until they break down.

   TomatoShallotOlive oil
6. 06
   Step 6Deglaze with vodka

   Pour in the vodka and let it cook down.

   Vodka
7. 07
   Step 7Add the cream

   Stir in the heavy cream to make a smooth orange sauce.

   Heavy cream
8. 08
   Step 8Season the sauce

   Add red pepper flakes, thyme and parmesan, and season with salt.

   Chili flakesThymeParmesanConchiglie
9. 09
   Step 9Cook the pasta

   Boil the shell pasta in salted water until tender, then drain.

   Salt
10. 10
    Step 10Toss pasta in sauce

    Add the pasta to the sauce and toss until coated.

    Salt
11. 11
    Step 11Plate and garnish

    Serve the pasta with sliced chicken cutlets, topped with basil and grated parmesan.

    Chicken breastBasilParmesan