Cindy's Chicken Piccata

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 207.3
  • Total Fat: 8.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 34.2 mg
  • Sodium: 611.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 15.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.2 g
  • Protein: 16.9 g

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Introduction

DH and I used to buy the frozen version of this dish, and I tried recreating it at home - turned out so much better!
Of course, the usual substitutions can be made to make this healthier. Try omitting the flour and adding a little cornstarch to the sauce instead. Enjoy! DH and I used to buy the frozen version of this dish, and I tried recreating it at home - turned out so much better!
Of course, the usual substitutions can be made to make this healthier. Try omitting the flour and adding a little cornstarch to the sauce instead. Enjoy!
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, butterflied and cut apart for 4 pieces (or, just use 4 cutlets)
    Salt & pepper, to taste
    2 T flour, for dredging
    2 T extra virgin olive oil
    2 T minced garlic
    1/3 C fresh lemon juice (1 lemon was enough for me)
    1/4 C white wine (just use extra chicken broth if you don’t have the wine, it’s still yummy)
    2/3 C reduced-sodium chicken broth or stock
    1/2 can petite diced tomatoes (about 1 cup)
    1/2 can quartered artichokes (about 1 cup)
    1 cup sliced mushrooms
    1/2 jar capers, drained and rinsed

Directions

Season chicken with salt and pepper and lightly dredge in flour, shake off excess. Warm skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 TB olive oil. Brown chicken for 3 minutes on each side, then set aside on plate. Reduce heat to medium, add 1 TB olive oil and mushrooms, brown mushrooms, then add garlic, tomatoes, mushrooms, artichokes and capers, heat through. Add chicken broth, lemon juice and wine, bring to a boil. Return chicken to pan, reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 5-10 minutes, turning chicken once. Remove the chicken breasts, add in cornstarch that has been mixed with a little cold water, stir until thickened. Serve over angel hair pasta (not included in calorie count). Serves 4.