Description
Easy Chicken Piccata is a delightful Italian-American dish that brings the vibrant flavors of lemon, butter, and capers to your table. This quick-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, taking just 25 minutes from start to finish. The creamy sauce is bursting with flavor, making it an impressive yet simple meal that pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or fresh vegetables. With its appealing presentation and family-friendly taste, Easy Chicken Piccata is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Flour (for dredging)
- 4 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup chicken broth (or dry white wine)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice + zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon brined capers (drained)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts into thinner cutlets and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Dredge in flour.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chicken broth (or wine), lemon juice, zest, remaining butter, and capers. Scrape the pan to combine flavors.
- Stir in heavy cream and return to medium heat until bubbly. Add cooked chicken back into the sauce.
- Cook an additional 5 minutes until heated through and sauce thickens as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 130mg