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June 28, 2020
Chicken Piccata Pasta
2-4 chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces
2 Tbs olive oil
Salt & Pepper
3 Tbs butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 large shallots, chopped
1 lemon, juiced
1/2 cup white wine
1 cup chicken broth or stock
3 Tbs capers, with juice
2 Tbs Gluten Free flour, Cup4Cup
1 Lb Gluten Free or regular pasta, cook to al dente
2 Tbs chopped parsley
zest of 1 lemon
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Chop the chicken into bite sized pieces, season with salt and pepper on all sides.
In the dutch oven, drizzle the olive oil, cook the chicken.
Once the chicken is cooked (might need to cook in batches), remove it to a plate or bowl.
Add 1 Tbs butter and more olive oil to the pan and Saute’ the shallots.
Once they are soft, add the garlic. Saute’, but don’t let the garlic burn. Then add the flour and cook for 2 minutes.
Whisk in the wine and reduce liquid 1 minute. Whisk lemon juice and broth into the sauce, stirring often letting it thicken. If you don’t drink wine, just use broth.
While the sauce is thickening, boil the pasta according to the package.
Back to the sauce, stir in capers and caper liquid. When the sauce comes to a bubble, add remaining butter to the sauce to give it a little shine.
Add the chicken back to the pan and heat through for 2 minutes.
Toss hot pasta into the pan and gently stir. Adjust salt and pepper as needed. Top with fresh parsley and the lemon zest. Stir gently.
End by adding grated parmesan cheese and stir right before serving.