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Chicken Piccata with Pasta & Mushrooms

Chicken Piccata with Pasta & Mushrooms

Enjoy a delightful Chicken Piccata with Pasta & Mushrooms that is easy to prepare and bursting with flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

Protein
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Vegetables
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
Pasta
  • 8 oz fettuccine or spaghetti
Sauce
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp capers
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • pot

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Prepare your ingredients by mincing garlic and slicing mushrooms.
  2. Cook pasta in boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente; reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.
  3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sauté until golden brown on both sides (about 3-4 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
  4. In the same skillet, add garlic and mushrooms; sauté for about 3 minutes until tender.
  5. Add chicken broth and lemon juice; scrape up any bits from the bottom. Stir in capers and simmer for about 5 minutes.
  6. Return chicken to the skillet along with cooked pasta. If necessary, add reserved pasta water to achieve desired consistency. Toss well to coat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 36gFat: 19g

Notes

Great for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Customize with your choice of protein or herbs.

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