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Chicken Piccata Pasta Toss Recipe

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Chicken Piccata Pasta Toss is a delicious and easy family-friendly dish that combines tender sautéed chicken pieces with a tangy lemon-caper sauce, tossed with perfectly cooked penne pasta. With its bright flavors and creamy texture, this 45-minute recipe makes a satisfying weeknight dinner that everyone will love.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 12 oz penne pasta, cooked according to package instructions

Chicken

  • 1 ¼ lb boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces

Sauce & Aromatics

  • 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 2 tbsp butter, divided
  • 2 shallots, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • ½ cup white wine
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • juice of one lemon
  • 2 tbsp capers
  • ¼ cup parsley, chopped

Seasoning

  • Salt
  • Black pepper

Instructions

  1. Season Chicken: Season the chicken pieces generously with salt and black pepper to enhance their flavor before cooking.
  2. Sauté Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and sauté until they are cooked through and no longer pink inside. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Sauté Shallots and Garlic: In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. Stir in the chopped shallots and sauté for about 3 minutes until they soften. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  4. Make the Sauce Base: Sprinkle the flour over the shallot and garlic mixture and stir continuously, allowing it to cook for about 1 minute to eliminate the raw flour taste.
  5. Add Liquids: Gradually whisk in the white wine, followed by the chicken stock and lemon juice. This will create a flavorful and slightly tangy sauce.
  6. Incorporate Capers and Parsley: Stir in the capers and chopped parsley to add bursts of flavor and freshness to the sauce.
  7. Finish Sauce: Stir in the final tablespoon of butter to enrich the sauce and season it to taste with salt and black pepper.
  8. Combine Chicken and Pasta: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, then add the cooked penne pasta. Toss everything together to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce and to warm the chicken through.
  9. Serve Immediately: Plate the Chicken Piccata Pasta Toss promptly while hot for the best flavor and texture enjoyment.

Notes

  • You can substitute penne pasta with other pasta types like rigatoni or fusilli if desired.
  • If white wine is not available, use extra chicken stock with a splash of white wine vinegar as a substitute.
  • For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free flour or a cornstarch slurry instead of all-purpose flour.
  • Adjust lemon juice and capers to taste if you prefer a more or less tangy sauce.
  • Make sure not to overcook the chicken to keep it tender and juicy.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Find it online: https://recipesvibe.com/chicken-piccata-pasta-toss-recipe/