Creamy Lemon Chicken Piccatta Recipe

Name: Creamy Lemon Chicken Piccatta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts; salt and pepper; ¼ cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup chicken broth; 2 whole lemons; ¾ cup heavy cream; ¼ cup capers; chopped parsley (to garnish)

Servings: persons

4 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts
salt and pepper
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chicken broth
2 whole lemons
¾ cup heavy cream
¼ cup capers
chopped parsley (to garnish)

1
Heat 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium high heat (try to use thinner chicken breasts to reduce cooking time).
2
Salt and pepper each side of the chicken breasts and dredge in the flour.
3
Put the chicken breasts in the skillet.
4
Cook for about 3 minutes on each side, or until it is cooked throughout and no longer pink.
5
Remove from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
6
Turn the heat to medium low.
7
Add broth and juice from both lemons, heavy cream, capers.
8
Bring the sauce to a boil and return to medium low heat.
9
Test the sauce and season with salt and pepper as needed.
10
Allow the sauce to cook and bubble for about 3 minutes.
11
Spoon the sauce over broth.
12
Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts, salt and pepper, ¼ cup all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Creamy Lemon Chicken Piccatta falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Creamy Lemon Chicken Piccatta

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