Chicken Piccata Pasta Toss
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with Chicken Piccata Pasta Toss, a dish that blends bold flavors with comforting simplicity. This recipe combines tender chicken, a tangy lemon-caper sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta for a meal that impresses effortlessly.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
- 1 1/3 pounds chicken breast tenders diced into 1-inch pieces
- 1 pound penne rigate pasta cooked to al dente
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 2 shallots minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 cup chicken broth or stock
- 3 tablespoons capers drained
- 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Chopped or snipped chives for garnish
Begin by heating a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in one tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil and add the chicken pieces. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, cooking until they develop a golden hue on all sides, approximately 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set it aside.
Return the skillet to the stovetop and lower the heat to medium. Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and one tablespoon of butter. Introduce the garlic and shallots, sautéing them for about 3 minutes until fragrant. Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and stir it in, cooking for an additional 2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
Deglaze the pan by whisking in the white wine, allowing the liquid to reduce slightly, about 1 minute. Incorporate the lemon juice and chicken broth, continuing to whisk until the sauce is smooth. Add the capers and parsley, stirring to combine. Once the mixture begins to bubble, melt the remaining half tablespoon of butter into the sauce to enhance its sheen and richness.
Reintroduce the cooked chicken to the skillet, ensuring it is heated through, which should take 1 to 2 minutes. Toss the hot, drained pasta with the chicken and sauce, mixing thoroughly. Adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Serve immediately, garnished with freshly snipped chives for a burst of color and flavor.
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