Description
This creamy Chicken Piccata recipe is a delicious blend of flavors featuring sautéed chicken, pasta, and mushrooms topped with a zesty lemon caper sauce.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound chicken breast, sliced
- 8 ounces pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine)
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
- Add chicken slices and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet.
- Add mushrooms to the skillet and sauté until tender.
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, and stir in capers.
- Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet and simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce and chicken. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pasta.
- You can substitute white wine for part of the chicken broth for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 42 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 85 milligrams