Chicken Piccata and Garlic Basil Pasta Recipe

Name: Chicken Piccata and Garlic Basil Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 whole Chicken Breasts (about 4 Oz. Size), Boneless And Skinless; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 4 teaspoons Olive Oil; 1/2 cups Chicken Broth; 4 Tablespoons Lemon Juice; 4 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley, Chopped; 1/2 teaspoons Pepper; 4 ounces, weight Angel Hair Pasta; 3 teaspoons Olive Oil; 2 teaspoons Fresh Lemon Juice; 1 teaspoon Minced Garlic; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 2 Tablespoons Fresh Basil, Chopped

Servings: persons

4 whole Chicken Breasts (about 4 Oz. Size), Boneless And Skinless
1/2 teaspoons Salt
4 teaspoons Olive Oil
1/2 cups Chicken Broth
4 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
4 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley, Chopped
1/2 teaspoons Pepper
4 ounces, weight Angel Hair Pasta
3 teaspoons Olive Oil
2 teaspoons Fresh Lemon Juice
1 teaspoon Minced Garlic
1/2 teaspoons Salt
2 Tablespoons Fresh Basil, Chopped

1
For the chicken: Pound chicken to 1/4 thickness.
2
Sprinkle with salt.
3
Heat water for pasta and cook according to package directions, omitting salt.
4
While pasta is cooking, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
5
Add chicken and cook 4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
6
Remove chicken from pan.
7
Add broth and lemon juice to pan, scraping to loosen browned bits.
8
Cook uncovered over high heat for about 1 minute.
9
Pour over chicken.
10
Sprinkle with parsley and pepper.
11
For the pasta: Drain pasta, reserving 2 tablespoons pasta water.
12
Combine pasta water, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and salt.
13
Toss with pasta and basil.
14
Place pasta on dish and top with chicken.
15
Adapted from Cooking Light.

411

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 whole Chicken Breasts (about 4 Oz. Size), Boneless And Skinless, 1/2 teaspoons Salt, 4 teaspoons Olive Oil, 1/2 cups Chicken Broth, and more.

Yes, Chicken Piccata and Garlic Basil Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chicken Piccata and Garlic Basil Pasta

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Variations & substitutions

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