Creamy Lemon Chicken Piccata

Creamy Lemon Chicken Piccata

Author: Sara Smith Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4 servings Category: Chicken Recipes Cuisine: Italian Diet: Gluten Free (if flour is substituted)

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Pasta for serving
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Instructions

  1. Dredge the chicken breasts in flour, coating them evenly.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the chicken to the skillet and sear until golden brown on both sides and cooked through.
  4. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds.
  6. Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, and lemon juice, stirring to combine.
  7. Add the capers and season with salt and pepper.
  8. Simmer the sauce for a few minutes until slightly thickened.
  9. Return the chicken to the skillet and coat with the sauce.
  10. Serve over a bed of pasta.

Notes

  1. Keep the pan hot enough to get color on the chicken but not so hot that the oil smokes. When adding cream, lower the heat a bit to prevent curdling.