Description
Easy Chicken Piccata is a delightful and zesty dish featuring tender chicken breasts in a creamy lemon caper sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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/whipping cream
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Dredge in flour, shaking off the excess.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and olive oil. Add the chicken breasts and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chicken broth or wine, lemon juice, and capers. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Stir in the lemon zest and remaining butter until melted and combined.
- Add heavy cream to the sauce, stirring until thickened. Return chicken to skillet and spoon sauce over the top.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through. Serve immediately, garnished with additional lemon if desired.
Notes
For a lighter version, consider using half-and-half instead of heavy cream. Serve with pasta or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet with sauce
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
Keywords: Easy Chicken Piccata, Chicken Piccata Recipe, Quick Chicken Dinner, Lemon Chicken, Creamy Chicken Recipe