Description
Indulge in the creamy, tangy flavors of this delicious Creamy Lemon Chicken Piccata. This Italian-inspired dish features tender chicken breasts smothered in a luscious lemon cream sauce with capers and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a special gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to even thickness)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon capers (drained)
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: In a shallow dish, mix flour with salt and pepper. Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, shaking off the excess.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt the remaining tablespoon of butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up browned bits. Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and capers. Reduce heat and add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring until smooth and slightly thickened, about 2–3 minutes.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top. Simmer for another 2–3 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.
Notes
- Serve over pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice for a hearty meal.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of cream and reduce the Parmesan slightly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
