Description
A delightful twist on the classic Italian Chicken Piccata, featuring tender chicken in a buttery lemon sauce served with soft gnocchi.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 thinly sliced chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 8 ounces gnocchi
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the flour with salt and pepper. Dredge the chicken in the flour and shake off the excess.
- Heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Add the white wine, lemon juice, and capers to the same skillet; simmer for a few minutes.
- Stir in the remaining butter until melted.
- Cook the gnocchi according to package instructions.
- Add the gnocchi to the sauce and toss to combine.
- Serve the chicken topped with the sauce and gnocchi, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a lighter option, consider using chicken thighs for more flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg