Chicken Piccata with Gnocchi
A delightful fusion of Italian and Mediterranean flavors, featuring tender chicken in a lemon and caper sauce, served with pillowy gnocchi.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 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
Use fresh lemon juice for a more vibrant taste and ensure the chicken is thinly sliced for even cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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