Chicken Piccata Pasta
Chicken Piccata Pasta is a vibrant and flavorful Italian-inspired dish featuring tender chicken breast, a tangy lemon-caper sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta for a satisfying 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
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, for dredging
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1/4 cup capers, drained
- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine pasta
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to create 4 thin cutlets. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Dredge the chicken cutlets in flour, shaking off excess.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in white wine (or chicken broth) and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the skillet.
- Simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce reduces slightly.
- Stir in capers and remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Stir until melted and sauce is glossy.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve 1/4 cup pasta water.
- Add pasta to the skillet with the sauce, tossing to coat. Add reserved pasta water if needed to loosen sauce.
- Return chicken to the skillet and heat through for 1-2 minutes.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For extra richness, add a splash of heavy cream to the sauce before adding the pasta. Serve with a side of garlic bread or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.