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Chicken Piccata Pasta

Delicious Chicken Piccata Pasta That'll Brighten Your Dinner

A quick and easy Chicken Piccata Pasta that bursts with flavors of lemon and capers, perfect for a delightful dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz spaghetti or linguine choose your favorite
For the Chicken
  • 1 lb chicken breasts the star of the dish
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour for dredging
  • 2 tbsp olive oil adds richness
  • 3 tbsp butter for the sauce
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth choose according to preference
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice essential for flavor
  • 2 tbsp capers rinsed
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
For the Garnish
  • chopped fresh parsley for garnish
  • lemon slices for garnish

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • large skillet
  • wooden spoon

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking water.
  2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Dredge them in flour, shaking off excess.
  3. Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  4. Deglaze the skillet with wine or broth, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for about 2 minutes.
  5. Add lemon juice and capers to the skillet, stirring to combine. Simmer for 4-5 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
  6. Stir in the remaining butter until melted. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  7. Return chicken to the skillet and coat with sauce. Add reserved pasta, tossing to combine. If too thick, add reserved pasta water.
  8. Serve garnished with parsley and lemon slices. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For the best results, ensure chicken is cooked evenly and adjust sauce thickness with reserved pasta water as needed.

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