Quick and Easy Creamy Lemon Chicken Piccata

If you are a pasta lover like me, then this a recipe for you! This lemon chicken piccata dish features a creamy lemon sauce and juicy chicken breast, for a tasty and hearty meal. The best part is that this recipe takes about only 30 minutes to make and is super easy. The perfect meal for a quick dinner after a busy day or weekend lunch with the family.

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Ingredients:

• 1 pound of cooked pasta (I use thin spaghetti but any type is ok)
• 4 thin boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons of butter, unsalted
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• ¼ cup of shallots, diced
• 1 cup of low sodium chicken broth
• 3/4 cup of heavy whipping cream
• 2 whole large lemons, juiced
• 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley, chopped
• ¼ cup of capers, drained
• Salt and black pepper to taste

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Directions:

• Heat 3 tablespoons of the butter in a large black iron skillet or pan over medium high heat. Season both sides of the chicken breasts.
• Dredge the chicken breast in the flour.
• Place the chicken in the hot skillet. Cook for approximately 5 minutes on each side, until cooked throughly and no longer pink.
• Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
• Reduce the heat to medium low. Add the chicken broth, lemon juice, heavy whipping cream, and capers.
• Bring the sauce to a boil then lower to medium heat.
• Season the sauce with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Allow the sauce to cook for another 5 minutes.
• Serve chicken over cooked pasta and spooning the sauce over both.
• Garnish with fresh parsley, serve and enjoy!