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Chicken Piccata Pasta Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Description

This Chicken Piccata Pasta Recipe combines tender chicken, tangy capers, and a flavorful lemon butter sauce tossed with pasta for a delicious and satisfying meal.


Ingredients

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Sauce:

  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • ½ chicken bouillon cube
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Chicken:

  • 1 ¼ lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast
  • Salt/pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • ¼ cup flour
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated

Pasta:

  • ¾ cup dry white wine
  • 6 tablespoons COLD salted butter, divided
  • 34 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • ½ lb. radiator pasta
  • ¼ cup pasta water
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated

For Serving:

  • Freshly sliced lemons
  • Roughly chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Combine the sauce ingredients in a measuring cup.
  2. Tenderize and coat the chicken with flour mixture.
  3. Sear the chicken until cooked through.
  4. Reduce wine and add butter and garlic to skillet.
  5. Simmer sauce while cooking pasta.
  6. Combine pasta, sauce, and chicken and toss to coat.
  7. Stir in parmesan cheese and lemon juice before serving.

Notes

  • Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Best reheated using a double boiler on the stovetop.
  • This recipe makes 6 servings.