CHICKEN PICCATA PASTA TOSS, by Sharon F.

CatherineCatherine Mallette

ingredients

  • 1 pound penne pasta, cooked
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 1/4 pounds chicken tenders, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 medium shallots, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • juice of one lemon
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons capers, drained
  • 1/2 cup chopped parsley
  • chives for garnish

directions

  • 1

    1. Heat deep non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespon of the oil and the chicken. Season with salt and pepper and brown until lightly golden all over, about 5-6 minutes. Remove chicken from pan and set in serving dish while you complete the sauce.

  • 2

    2. Return skillet to medium heat. Add remaining tablespoon oil, 1 tablespoon butter, garlic and shallots and saute for 3 minutes. Stir if flour and cook for 2 minutes. Whisk in wine and reduce liquid for 1 minute. Whisk in lemon juice and broth. Stir in capers and parsley. When sauce comes to a bubble, add remaining tablespoon of butter.

  • 3

    3. Put chicken back in pan and heat through a minute or two.

  • 4

    4. Toss hot pasta with chicken and sauce. Top with fresh snipped chives and serve!

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