Hello all– New version of an old favorite here. Had it with our new “housemate,” Kendall, a seminary student from Australia who’s staying with us for his last semester. Larry enjoys talking theology with him and I just like having such a great guy around the house.
This chicken is salty from the parmesan, tart from the bit of lemon and garlic savory. And the sauce melds just right with a big plate of pasta. Real comfort food.
LEMON PICCATA CHICKEN & PASTA
8 to 10 oz. pasta
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced horizontally to filet
2 tab. flour
3 tab. parmesan cheese
1 tsp. garlic salt
freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tab. olive oil
2 tab. butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
14 oz. can chicken broth
1/2 cup whole milk (or half & half)
1/3 cup parmesan
2 tab. capers (drained)
3 tab. lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
1 tab. cornstarch
1/3 cup water
1 tsp. rosemary, minced and sliced lemon for garnish
Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package.
In a shallow bowl mix together the flour, 3 tab. parmesan cheese, garlic salt and pepper. Dredge the chicken filets in the flour mixture and set aside.
Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet. Cook the coated chicken 3 to 4 minutes on each side over medium-high heat, until they are nicely browned and cooked through. Remove from the pan and cover to keep warm.
Drop the garlic into the same skillet and cook for a minute. Then add in the chicken broth and milk and bring to a strong simmer. Add in the parmesan and capers and simmer for 3 minutes or so to thicken. Stir in the lemon juice.
If you want the sauce to be thicker, shake the cornstarch and water together in a container with a right fitting lid until it’s thoroughly blended and stir it into the simmering sauce for 3 or 4 minutes more until it thickens.
Return the chicken to the sauce in the skillet and simmer a couple minutes to warm the chicken. Then spread the pasta on a platter, top with the chicken and sauce. Garnish with the minced rosemary and lemon slices. Serve it up hot!
The Thankful Heart 
Looks so good and easy to make. This must be delicious! Thanks for sharing your recipe Rhonda! Big hugs.😘😘😘
Hi Lilly– We really liked it– making it for friends in next week. What have you been cooking up lately Lilly?? xox
This looks amazing!
Thanks LB! so kind.
Looks amazing! By the way, I’m hosting a blog party! Its a great way to make your blog more public and meet many others. Check it out if you have time!
Thanks Bernadine– You recipe for Apple Chips looks delish and fun to make! thanks.
Wow. This looks incredible. You obviously have a lovely way with food. Thank for the wonderful recipe! xo
Thanks for the encouragement words Debra– How is the running coming along?? Stay warm! xox
Hi Rhonda, thanks for asking. Came down with flu last couple weeks, and much as I tried, I had to take some time off running to recover. But, I am hoping to get back to it this weekend… slowly but surely. So happy and grateful for health coming back!
Ugh. Take care Debra– and you’re so right, healing and health should make us grateful. I have a friend who had been dragging me to yoga with her a couple times a week and then Christmas came and then I was down with the flu for a couple weeks and then off to see kids. So finally (!!) I’m back at it this week. So I sort of know what you mean. Happy Running!! Glad you’re on the mend! xox
Thank you Rhonda! I ran for my first short 20 min run today, and it felt good. Longer tomorrow! Yoga sounds wonderful, I have a class on Mondays that I plan to attend every week, but haven’t made it yet. Glad you are better too! xo
Hi Amber– so how is the running going by now?? I can’t can’t imagine running in the snow!! take care! xox
Going out today! In the snow. It’s soft, quiet, fresh, and easier to run on than pavement sometimes. 🙂
Happy running Debra!! (in all that snowy beauty!)
Thanks thanks Debra! We do love to cook (and eat) around here. How’s your week at the library going?? take care… xo
Yum! This looks great, Rhonda. 🙂 Nice to have Kendall staying with you. (What a gift to him and my guess to you too ❤ ) Hugs my friend. Debbie ps – it looks like I start piano lessons in the next few weeks!
Hooray! Waiting to hear how it goes Debbie. It sounded like you haven’t played in the past. right?? Hope it goes so well!! xox
Yep! I’m starting out at 47 3/4 years old. 😊😊 Hugs and love
I’m awaiting your first concert Debbie!! xox
This looks delicious! Thank you for sharing this amazing recipe!!
Gosh thanks Lisa! How’s your garden plan coming along?? Hope we hear what you’re planting!! xox
Love the photos They are stunning. I really like the sound of this recipe I must give it a go.
Hey Rosie!! thanks. Your Eggplant Sauce looks so warming and delish! Good cozy winter food! xox
That’s a very elegant looking dish indeed. Great photos.
You must have read my mind! I’ve been craving this ever since I realized I have two jars of capers in the cupboard! Your version looks wonderful!
ha ha! I like this recipe a lot– making it again for friends coming over next weekend. And two jars of capers– that’s enough to last me for a year!! Time to get over to your blog and see what’s new! xo
Actually, it’s three! I found another jar. When I left the folks, I brought up a lot of pantry items (and we donated a lot, too) but I had things here and it’s gotten a little weird trying to sort through, discard, arrange and organize stuff. I need to box up some things for friends, because I don’t go through things as fast.
I know Mollie. How do things pile up in those cupboards. I suspect I have a can of pineapple in the back corner from 2006! I think I need a cupboard clean out support group. Hope your reorganization goes well… And how are your parents enjoying their new place?? Hope they’re settling in well. xox
They were loving it, but things didn’t work out with their dog. It was just a shame but my brother has him now. I’m hoping to get down there this week. Weather permitting.
Hey Mollie– sorry about the dog– glad they can at least visit him at your brother’s. And you’re so good to travel on down to see them– hope it’s sunny and the roads are dry! I know they’ll love seeing you walk in the door… xox
You made me so hungry right now, Rhonda and it’s not even lunchtime yet 😀 Pinning this recipe.
ha ha!! We like it too– I just bought all the ingredients to make it again for friends coming in next week! Happy weekend!! What are you up to?? xox
Hi Rhonda – aren’t you sick of houseguests yet??? I love chicken piccatta and kind of forgot it exists so glad to see this post. Going to make this week! – Kat
Hmmm… lemon piccata chicken– does it particularly belong to any state?? And we have had a lot of house guests. But Kendall is more like a room mate (he takes care of himself!!) and is here for his last semester of seminary– It’s been fun for Larry and I to have him around! Happy weekend!! What are you all up to?? xox
This looks very flavorful, you’re such a good cook!
Hi Marcia– it is a favorite– making it again this Saturday for friends coming over. Hope you’re keeping warm and snug there! xo