Delicious Chicken Piccata Pasta
Enjoy the comforting flavors of Chicken Piccata Pasta, featuring tender chicken breast in a zesty lemon-caper sauce served over al dente pasta. This dish combines simplicity and elegance, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. With fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors, each bite is a celebration of culinary delight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 lemons (juiced)
- 3 tbsp capers
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz linguine or spaghetti
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: mince garlic and chop parsley. Juice the lemons.
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear until golden brown (5-7 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant (30 seconds). Add lemon juice, chicken broth, and capers; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet along with drained pasta; toss to combine everything well.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot with extra lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg