How to Make Chicken Piccata with Angel Hair Pasta - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken Piccata with Angel Hair Pasta is a classic Italian dish that combines tender chicken breast, tangy capers, and a zesty lemon butter sauce with delicate angel hair pasta. This dish is the perfect choice for a special dinner for two, or for a gathering with friends and family. It is a light and refreshing meal that is sure to impress, and with its simple yet elegant flavors, it's a dish that anyone can enjoy.

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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, pounded thin and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 4 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • ⅓ cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta, cooked and drained

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Whisk flour, pepper, and paprika together in a shallow dish. Dredge chicken in flour mixture until evenly coated.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until golden and fragrant, about 1 minute; transfer to a plate.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in the same skillet. Add chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes per side; transfer to a plate.
  • Pour wine into the hot skillet and bring to a boil over high heat, scraping the browned bits from the bottom and sides of the pan with a wooden spoon. Boil until wine is reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Whisk in chicken broth, reserved garlic, lemon juice, and capers; cook for 5 minutes. Stir in parsley and remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Reduce the heat to medium, return chicken to the skillet, and continue cooking until sauce thickens, about 15 minutes.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook angel hair pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain well.
  • Transfer chicken pieces to a serving dish and drizzle with a few tablespoons sauce. Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat with remaining sauce.
  • Portion noodles onto serving plates and top with chicken.
  • Nutrition

    543 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 95mg
    • Sodium: 385mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 30mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 403mg