Description
Experience a burst of flavor with this Easy Chicken Piccata, a quick and delightful twist on a classic Italian dish. Perfect for both busy weeknights and special gatherings, this recipe features tender chicken cutlets simmered in a vibrant lemon-butter sauce enriched with capers. In just 25 minutes, you can create a dish that impresses your family and friends alike. Serve it over pasta or rice, and enjoy the creamy goodness that pairs perfectly with fresh vegetables or crusty bread. With minimal cleanup required thanks to the one-skillet method, you’ll have more time to savor each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
- Garlic powder
- Flour (for dredging)
- Butter
- Olive oil
- Chicken broth (or dry white wine)
- Lemon juice + zest
- Brined capers
- Heavy cream
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts into thinner cutlets and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Dredge in flour.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken until golden brown on each side.
- Remove chicken; add broth, lemon juice, zest, remaining butter, and capers to the skillet. Scrape up browned bits.
- Stir in heavy cream; return to heat until bubbling. Add chicken back in for 5 more minutes or until fully cooked.
- Serve garnished with parsley or parmesan cheese over pasta or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 160mg