An interesting take on a traditional Italian dish, this spaghetti piccata with lemon and capers tastes great. The chicken breasts are soft and covered in a sour lemon-caper sauce. They are served on top of perfectly cooked spaghetti. This meal is very quick and easy, and it tastes great!
Ingredients: 8 oz spaghetti. 2 tbsp olive oil. 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/4 inch thickness. Salt and pepper to taste. 1/4 cup all-purpose flour. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1/2 cup chicken broth. 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice. 2 tbsp capers, drained. 2 tbsp unsalted butter. 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Grated Parmesan cheese for serving.
Instructions: Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour, shaking off excess. Place chicken breasts in the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Stir in capers and simmer until sauce has slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Add cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Slice cooked chicken breasts and add them back to the skillet, along with any juices accumulated on the plate. Stir in butter until melted and fully incorporated. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and toss once more. Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Wendy Watson















