Chicken Piccata Pasta
Chicken Piccata Pasta combines tender chicken breast with a zesty lemon-caper sauce, served over perfectly cooked pasta for a quick and flavorful Italian-inspired meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced thinly
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup capers, drained
- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine pasta
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken slices with salt and pepper, then dredge each piece in flour, shaking off excess.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until golden and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping any browned bits from the bottom. Let it simmer until reduced by half.
- Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes to thicken the sauce slightly.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the pieces, and heat through for 2 minutes.
- Toss the cooked pasta with butter and then add it to the skillet with chicken and sauce. Mix well to combine.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
For extra richness, stir in a splash of heavy cream to the sauce before adding the chicken back in. Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or a green salad.
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