Creamy Lemon Chicken Piccata: Easy Comfort Food Delight
A rich and flavorful creamy lemon chicken piccata that is easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces boneless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Flatten chicken breasts for even cooking.
- Dredge chicken in flour, shaking off excess.
- Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream and remaining butter.
- Add chicken back to the skillet and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a brighter flavor, add more lemon juice to the sauce.
- Serve over pasta or rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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