Chicken Piccata Pasta is an outright classic; the rich white wine, butter, and caper sauce with golden-brown and savory chicken, all mixed with tender pasta. And that pasta is the perfect shape for soaking up all the bright, zesty lemon and poultry flavor. It’s a simple meal, easy to put together, and fast, making it a delight on all fronts. The Chicken Piccata Pasta is just a classically delicious dish!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 1/3 pounds chicken breast tenders, cut into 1-inch pieces
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 shallots, chopped
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 cup chicken broth or chicken stock
- 3 tablespoons capers, drained
- 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 1 pound penne rigate pasta, cooked and warm, for serving
- chives, optional, to taste, chopped, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 –Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a deep nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 2 –Season the chicken with the salt and the pepper.
Step 3 –Add the chicken to the hot oil and sauté until the tenders reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 5-6 minutes.
Step 4 –Transfer the chicken from the pan and reduce the heat to medium.
Step 5 –Add the remaining olive oil, 1 tablespoon of the butter, the garlic, and the shallots to the pan and sauté until the mixture is golden, about 3 minutes.
Step 6 –Add the flour to the garlic mixture and cook until golden, about 2 minutes.
Step 7 –Whisk the wine into the garlic mixture and cook until it reduces, about 1 minute.
Step 8 –Whisk the lemon juice and the broth into the sauce mixture.
Step 9 –Add the capers and the parsley to the sauce mixture.
Step 10 –When the liquid starts to bubble, add the remaining butter and the chicken to the sauce and cook until the meat is heated through, about 1-2 minutes.
Step 11 –Toss the pasta with the chicken and the sauce.
Step 12 –Taste the sauce and season with the salt and the pepper as desired.
Step 13 –Top the chicken piccata with the chives and serve.
