AMAZING ITALIAN LEMON BUTTER CHICKEN

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About eight years ago, a dear Italian woman introduced me to this dish. She has since passed away and taken her recipes with her, as she had nothing written down. This is the closest of all my attempts to duplicate her dish. It is delicious and easier to make than it looks.

Provided by URBANCHICK

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

¼ cup white wine
5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
5 tablespoons heavy cream
1 cup butter, chilled
salt and pepper to taste
½ pound dry farfalle (bow tie) pasta
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded to 1/4 inch thickness
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
salt and pepper to taste
4 ounces bacon
6 ounces mushrooms, sliced
6 ounces artichoke hearts, drained and halved
2 teaspoons capers, drained
chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Steps:

  • To make the sauce, pour the wine and lemon juice into a saucepan over medium heat. Cook at a low boil until the liquid is reduced by 1/3. Stir in cream, and simmer until it thickens. Gradually add the butter 1 tablespoon at a time to the sauce, stirring until completely incorporated. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat, and keep warm.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and set aside.
  • To make the chicken, heat oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. In a bowl, stir together flour, salt, and pepper. Lightly coat chicken with flour mixture. Without crowding, carefully place chicken in hot oil. (If necessary, cook in batches.) Fry until cooked through and golden brown on both sides. Remove the chicken to paper towels. Stir the bacon, mushrooms, artichokes, and capers into the oil; cook until the mushrooms are soft.
  • Cut the chicken breasts into bite-size strips, and return them to the skillet. Stir half of the lemon butter sauce into the chicken mixture.
  • To serve, place pasta in a large bowl. Stir the chicken mixture into the pasta. Taste, and adjust seasonings. Stir in additional lemon butter sauce as desired. Toss well, and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 659.6 calories, Carbohydrate 37.4 g, Cholesterol 155 mg, Fat 44.9 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 26.8 g, SaturatedFat 25.4 g, Sodium 660.3 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

bose Akintola
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is so flavorful. I love serving this dish with roasted vegetables.


Waseem ahmed Bhanbhro
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This dish is amazing! The chicken is cooked to perfection and the lemon butter sauce is divine. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chicken.


Ryan Moss
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. The chicken is so moist and flavorful, and the lemon butter sauce is the perfect balance of tangy and creamy. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Gul Nazar
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken is tender and juicy, and the lemon butter sauce is to die for. I served it with rice and broccoli, and it was a meal that everyone loved.


sahmirgacha Watts
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


mudi Detamo
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This dish is easy to make and the results are impressive. The chicken is juicy and flavorful, and the lemon butter sauce is creamy and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


LETICIA CYPRIAN
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken, but this dish changed my mind. The lemon butter sauce is amazing and the chicken is so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


BD GAMEING
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the lemon butter sauce was delicious. I served it with roasted potatoes and asparagus, and it was a meal that everyone enjoyed.


Sani Ibrahim
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the lemon butter sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Joy Mitro
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This lemon butter chicken is a delightful dish that is easy to make and bursting with flavor. The chicken is cooked to perfection and the lemon butter sauce is simply divine. I highly recommend this recipe!