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Creamy Chicken Piccata

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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Degree of Difficulty : Easy
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients 

  • 4 fillets boneless and skinless chicken breasts
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tspn garlic powder
  • flour for dredging
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1/4 lemon zest and juice
  • 1 tbsp capers drained
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • garnish - freshly grated parmesan cheese chopped parsley and lemon wedges

Instructions

  • Gather all ingredients before starting the recipe.
  • Season 4 chicken breast fillets with kosher salt, black pepper and garlic powder. Set aside for an hour before cooking.
  • Heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium high heat, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Cook chicken fillets for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
  • Add wine, lemon juice, lemon zest and capers to the same skillet. Scrape up any brown bits and stir to combine. Reduce by half, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Stir in heavy cream and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and cook until the sauce has slightly thickened.
  • Return chicken to sauce and heat through, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with chopped parsley and tuck in a few quartered lemon wedges and serve with plain white rice.