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Quick Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken Piccata Recipe with Angel Hair Pasta

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A quick and easy creamy lemon garlic chicken piccata served with delicate angel hair pasta, perfect for weeknight dinners or date nights with a tangy, silky sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour (can substitute with gluten-free flour blends)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • Juice and zest of 1 large lemon (about 3 tablespoons juice)
  • 2 tablespoons drained capers
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 8 ounces angel hair pasta
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap or in a zip-top bag and pound to about ¼ inch thickness (approx. 5 minutes).
  2. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge each piece in ½ cup flour, shaking off excess (approx. 5 minutes).
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Remove and keep warm (approx. 8-10 minutes).
  4. Lower heat to medium. Add minced garlic to skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Pour in ½ cup chicken broth and scrape browned bits from pan. Stir in lemon juice and zest and capers. Simmer for 2 minutes.
  6. Reduce heat to low and whisk in ½ cup heavy cream. Let sauce thicken for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  7. Meanwhile, cook angel hair pasta in boiling salted water according to package instructions (2-3 minutes). Drain and reserve some pasta water.
  8. Return chicken to skillet and spoon sauce over it. Warm through for 1-2 minutes.
  9. Toss pasta with sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed to loosen. Serve chicken on pasta bed, garnished with chopped parsley.

Notes

Pound chicken thin for even cooking and tenderness. Avoid burning garlic to prevent bitterness. Use reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with full-fat canned coconut milk. For gluten-free, use gluten-free flour and pasta alternatives.

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