Chicken Piccata with Pasta is a classic Italian dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of tender chicken, tangy lemon, and creamy pasta is simply irresistible. This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dinner. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and memorable meal that your family and friends will love.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
CHICKEN PICCATA WITH ANGEL HAIR PASTA
This classic piccata sauce is also a traditional accompaniment to veal medallions.
Provided by Reeni
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Whisk together flour, black pepper, and paprika in a shallow dish. Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour mixture, coating evenly; set aside. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; stir and cook the garlic until light brown, about 1 minute. Remove the garlic from the skillet and set aside.
- Place 2 tablespoons of butter into the skillet with the olive oil. Cook the chicken pieces in the oil and butter over medium-high heat until brown, about 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Pour the wine into the hot skillet and bring to a boil over high heat, scraping the browned pieces from the bottom and sides of the pan. Boil the wine until it is reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Whisk in the chicken broth, reserved garlic, lemon juice and capers. Cook for 5 minutes over medium-high heat. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and parsley. Return the chicken pieces to the skillet and continue cooking over medium heat until the sauce thickens, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the angel hair pasta, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain well.
- Remove the chicken pieces to a serving dish and drizzle with a few tablespoons of the sauce and capers. Place the cooked angel hair pasta into the skillet with the remaining piccata sauce and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 543.4 calories, Carbohydrate 42.7 g, Cholesterol 95.1 mg, Fat 22.7 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 31.1 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 385.4 mg, Sugar 2 g
CHICKEN PICCATA PASTA
Chicken piccata gets the full pasta treatment! Cook the penne, make a quick butter sauce, and assemble it all together. This easy lemony chicken dish will wow your kids!
Provided by Nick Evans
Categories Dinner Kid-friendly
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil, and add the pasta. Cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes or according to package instructions. Scoop out and reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta-cooking water, and then drain the pasta. Set aside.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 683 kcal, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 179 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 46 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 1094 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 33 g, ServingSize 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
CHICKEN PICCATA WITH BUTTERY LEMON NOODLES
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 16m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- For the buttery lemon noodles: Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
- For the chicken piccata: Sprinkle the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides, then dredge in the flour.
- Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes on each side; fry them a little longer if the breasts are thicker, monitoring the oil/butter mixture to make sure it doesn't burn. Remove the chicken to a plate.
- Add the garlic to the skillet and saute. Pour in the chicken broth and wine, and squeeze in the juice of the lemon. Whisk the sauce, scraping the bottom of the skillet. Allow the sauce to cook and bubble and thicken until reduced by about half. Sprinkle in a little salt and pepper as it's cooking.
- Reduce the heat to low and whisk in the cream. Add the capers, then cook for a couple of minutes until the sauce thickens. Taste and adjust the seasonings. Expect the sauce to have a real tang to it; counter it with a little more broth and cream if it's too strong!
- To finish the noodles, melt the butter in a separate skillet over medium-high heat. Throw in the cooked pasta, along with the parsley. Cook it in the butter for a couple of minutes so that a few of the noodles get a little bit of a pan-fried texture to them. Grate in some lemon zest and squeeze in some lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place a handful of arugula on each plate, some noodles and a chicken breast. Garnish with Parmesan shavings and chopped parsley, then spoon over the sauce.
EASY CHICKEN PICCATA
Easy chicken recipes are my go-to dinner choice. My chicken piccata pasta dish is ready to serve in a half hour. It takes just a few minutes in the oven to bake to tender perfection. -Hannah Williams, Malibu, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Cut chicken breasts in half crosswise. Pound with a meat mallet to 1/2-in. thickness; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place flour in a shallow bowl. Dip chicken in flour to coat both sides; shake off excess., In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken in batches, adding additional oil as needed. Transfer chicken to an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish., Add stock, capers and lemon juice to pan, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Whisk in butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, until creamy. Pour sauce over chicken. Bake 5-10 minutes or until no longer pink.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Fat 23g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 117mg cholesterol, Sodium 725mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 36g protein.
CHICKEN PICCATA WITH FETTUCCINE
Mmm...A yummy pasta dish that stays in the limits of pasta town but still very hearty and healthy meal. This meal is easy to prepare and good to make for a nice fall or summer lunch.
Provided by Kate
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in the fettuccine, bring back to a boil, and cook pasta over medium heat until cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
- Whisk flour and lemon-pepper seasoning together in a shallow bowl; dredge chicken through mixture until evenly coated, shaking excess back into bowl.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken until light golden brown and no longer pink in the center, 6 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer chicken to a plate, retaining oil mixture in the skillet.
- Mix white wine, lemon juice, water, and chicken bouillon granules into oil mixture in the skillet. Bring liquid to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon until sauce is slightly reduced, 2 to 4 minutes. Stir capers into sauce.
- Divide pasta among serving plates; top with chicken. Spoon sauce over chicken and garnish with lemon wedges and parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.9 calories, Carbohydrate 41.2 g, Cholesterol 65.9 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 33.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 261.6 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
CREAMY CHICKEN PICCATA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breasts, salt, pepper, all-purpose flour, olive oil, dry white wine, unsalted butter, garlic, caper, lemon juice, chicken stock, heavy cream, fresh flat-leaf parsley, angel hair pasta
Provided by Kiano Moju
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Butterfly each chicken breast. Lay a piece of parchment paper on top and pound to about ¼ inch (6 mm) thick. Season generously on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Cut each breast in half lengthwise so you have 4 pieces of chicken.
- Add the flour to a wide, shallow dish. Dredge each piece of chicken in flour, shaking off the excess.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the chicken until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Pour the white wine into the pan and cook until reduced by half, about 1 minute.
- Add the butter, garlic, and capers and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the lemon juice and chicken stock and cook for 5 minutes, until the sauce has slightly thickened.
- Stir in the cream, then return the chicken to the pan.
- Sprinkle with the parsley and turn the chicken to coat in the sauce. Simmer for 2 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly, then remove from the heat.
- Serve the chicken and sauce over angel hair pasta.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 908 calories, Carbohydrate 87 grams, Fat 45 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 35 grams, Sugar 5 grams
CHICKEN PICCATA PASTA
Usually I make Chicken Piccata as whole chicken breast filets as a main dish and serve with sides and salad for a full meal. For this dish, I was looking for a single plate meal that was delicious and flavorful. So I mixed it up a little bit to create this dish. Use one pot to cook the pasta and a large sauté pan to cook the rest. Time is in the prep but I do it as I am cooking so start to finish is less than 30 minutes. Take the three minutes to gather ingredients before you start. I list the items below in their desired prep but I actually do the prep while cooking. Have a medium bowl sitting nearby to hold cooked food while working on others.
Provided by Sherri at the Beach
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Fill a pasta pot with water and set on burner (don't need to turn on yet).
- Turn a burner on medium high and place a large, non-stick sauté or skillet on to heat.
- Add olive oil and sauté onions until just tender, 3-5 minutes.
- Meanwhile slice the red pepper and mince the garlic.
- Pour onions into large bowl and now sauté pepper and garlic, 3 minutes.
- Slice mushrooms while this is going on.
- Pour pepper and garlic into bowl and sauté mushrooms. Note here: I do not add additional oil to sauté the mushrooms. I want them to render some of their liquid. Stir occasionally and cook until rendered and lightly browned.
- While they are cooking, remove skin and bones from the chicken and cut into small bite size pieces. Season with a little salt -half teaspoon and set aside.
- Pour mushrooms into the bowl. Now add 1 teaspoon olive oil to the pan and add chicken. Sauté until white and cooked through.
- Turn water on to boil for the pasta. Add pasta and cook per box instructions.
- Add capers, broth, salt, pepper and parsley to chicken pan.
- Zest both lemons and add to pan. Then slice one lemon and add slices to pan and juice the second one and add juice to pan.
- Cook over medium heat to reduce liquid to half. Then add all ingredients in the bowl to warm back up. Add one cup pasta water to the chicken mixture.
- Drain the pasta and put back into the pot. Pour chicken mixture over top and stir and serve. Sprinkle as desired with fresh grated parmesan cheese.
CHICKEN PICCATA PASTA TOSS
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat a deep nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add a tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil and the chicken to the pan. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Brown chicken until lightly golden all over, about 5 to 6 minutes. Remove chicken from pan and return the skillet to the heat. Reduce heat to medium. Add another tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter, the garlic and shallots to the skillet. Saute garlic and shallots 3 minutes. Add flour and cook 2 minutes. Whisk in wine and reduce liquid 1 minute. Whisk lemon juice and broth into sauce. Stir in capers and parsley. When the liquid comes to a bubble, add remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter to the sauce to give it a little shine. Add chicken back to the pan and heat through, 1 to 2 minutes. Toss hot pasta with chicken and sauce and serve. Adjust salt and pepper, to your taste. Top with fresh snipped chives.
CHICKEN PICCATA PASTA TOSS
My friend Amy made this the other day and it is so delicious! I asked for the recipe and can't wait to make it myself. I hope you enjoy this impressive dish as much as I did!
Provided by Dine Dish
Categories Chicken
Time 1h
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat a deep nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
- Add a tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil and the chicken to the pan.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Brown chicken until lightly golden all over, about 5 to 6 minutes.
- Remove chicken from pan and return the skillet to the heat.
- Reduce heat to medium.
- Add another tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter, the garlic and shallots to the skillet.
- Saute garlic and shallots 3 minutes.
- Add flour and cook 2 minutes.
- Whisk in wine and reduce liquid 1 minute.
- Whisk lemon juice and broth into sauce.
- Stir in capers and parsley.
- When the liquid comes to a bubble, add remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter to the sauce to give it a little shine.
- Add chicken back to the pan and heat through, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Toss hot pasta with chicken and sauce and serve.
- Adjust salt and pepper, to your taste.
- Top with fresh snipped chives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 607.4, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 86.6, Sodium 484.7, Carbohydrate 74.6, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 3.1, Protein 39.6
CHICKEN PICCATA WITH PASTA
Steps:
- 1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until just tender, 4 to 6 minutes or according to package directions. Drain and rinse. 2. Meanwhile, whisk 5 teaspoons flour and broth in a small bowl until smooth. Place the remaining flour in a shallow dish. Season chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper and dredge both sides in the flour. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and no longer pink in the middle, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate; cover and keep warm. 3. Heat the remaining 1 teaspoon oil in the pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and wine to the pan and cook until reduced by half, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the reserved broth-flour mixture, lemon juice and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring, until the sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes. 4. Stir in parsley, capers and butter. Measure out 1/2 cup of the sauce. Toss the pasta in the pan with the remaining sauce. Serve the pasta topped with the chicken and the reserved sauce. Nutrition Information: Per Serving: cal. (kcal) 397, Fat, total (g) 9, chol. (mg) 54, sat. fat (g) 3, carb. (g) 45, Monosaturated fat (g) 3, fiber (g) 5, pro. (g) 28, vit. C (mg) 10.63, sodium (mg) 544, iron (mg) 2.88, Vegetables () 0.5, Starch () 2.5, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Tips:
- For the best results, use boneless, skinless chicken breasts that are about the same size. This will ensure that they cook evenly.
- If you don't have chicken breasts, you can use chicken thighs instead. Just be sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly.
- Use a good quality olive oil. This will add flavor to the dish.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when you're cooking the chicken. This will prevent it from cooking evenly.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper before you cook it. This will help to enhance the flavor.
- Cook the chicken over medium heat until it is cooked through. This will help to prevent it from drying out.
- When you're making the sauce, be sure to reduce it until it is thick and syrupy. This will help to intensify the flavor.
- Serve the chicken piccata over pasta or rice. This will help to soak up the delicious sauce.
Conclusion:
Chicken piccata is a classic Italian dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of tender chicken, tangy lemon sauce, and salty capers is irresistible. Whether you're serving it for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, chicken piccata is sure to be a hit.
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