Description
Creamy Lemon Chicken Piccata is a delicious Italian-inspired dish that brings together tender chicken breasts in a rich, tangy sauce made with fresh lemon juice, capers, and heavy cream. This recipe is perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions, offering a delightful balance of flavors that will impress your family and friends. Serve it over pasta or alongside roasted vegetables for an unforgettable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (approximately 2–3 lemons)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tbsp capers
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by mincing the garlic, squeezing the lemons, and chopping the parsley.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook until golden brown on both sides (about 5-7 minutes). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any brown bits from the pan.
- Stir in the heavy cream and capers; let simmer for approximately 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet to coat with sauce; simmer for an additional few minutes.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (170g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 160mg