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Chicken Piccata Pasta

Chicken Piccata Pasta combines tender chicken breasts with a tangy lemon-caper sauce tossed with pasta for a quick and flavorful Italian-inspired dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup capers, drained
  • 8 ounces spaghetti or linguine pasta
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Instructions

  1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then dredge them in flour, shaking off excess.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter, then sauté garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  4. Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers; bring to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes to reduce slightly.
  5. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
  6. Return chicken to the skillet and coat with sauce, warming through.
  7. Toss the cooked pasta with the remaining butter, parsley, and some sauce from the skillet, adding reserved pasta water if needed to thin.
  8. Serve pasta topped with chicken and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

Notes

For a richer sauce, add a splash of white wine when adding the chicken broth or finish with extra butter before serving.