Description
Chicken Piccata with Pasta and Mushrooms is a delightful fusion of tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and zesty lemon sauce tossed with perfectly cooked pasta. This flavorful dish transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet experience that’s perfect for romantic dinners or cozy family meals. With its vibrant presentation and comforting aroma, it’s sure to impress anyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 8 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta
- 2 tbsp capers
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping garlic, slicing mushrooms, and zesting lemons.
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook pasta until al dente, following package instructions.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and olive oil. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; sear until golden brown on both sides (5-7 minutes each).
- Remove chicken from skillet; add garlic and mushrooms to the same pan. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers; scrape up brown bits for flavor.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet along with drained pasta; toss gently to coat in sauce.
- Serve hot, garnishing with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 330g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg