Dinner

Chicken Picata Pasta is for Dinner.

Chicken Picata Pasta takes several minutes to prepare.

Chicken Picata Pasta takes several minutes to cook.

Chicken Picata Pasta makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Chicken Picata Pasta are:

2 T. Olive Oil
1 1/3 lb boneless chicken tenders, or 3 whole boneless chicken breasts
Salt & Pepper
1 1/2 T. butter
4 cloves garlic
2 shallots (4 T)
2 T. flour
1/2 c. white wine
1 lemon, juice (about 1/4 cup)
1 c. chicken stock
3 T. capers, drained
1/2 c parsley, chopped
1 lb. whole wheat penne

Here is how you make Chicken Picata Pasta:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Brown chicken in 1 T olive oil, 5-6 min. Remove from pan - return pan to heat. Reduce heat to medium, add remaining olive oil & 1 T. butter, garlic, and shallots. Cook 3 min, stirring ocassionally. Add flour and stir, 2 min. Whisk in wine - reduce for 1 minute, whisk in lemon juice & chicken stock. Stir in capers and parsley. Add remaining butter, stir. Add chicken, cook thoroughly. Toss with pasta. Garnish with extra chopped parsley, if desired.Number of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CRIMINI7403.

The nutritional information for Chicken Picata Pasta is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 339.5

• Total Fat: 7.9 g
• Cholesterol: 58.0 mg
• Sodium: 214.1 mg
• Total Carbs: 41.4 g
• Dietary Fiber: 5.5 g
• Protein: 27.0 g