Easy to Make Italian Food Recipes: Creamy One-Pan Chicken Piccata for Busy Weeknights

Recipe: Easy to make Italian food recipes

Chicken Piccata is a staple of Italian-American kitchens because it delivers bold flavor with minimal effort. Bright lemon, briny capers, and a silky pan sauce come together in one pan—no oven required.

This is a perfect “looks fancy, cooks fast” dinner that pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables.

Why This Dish Works

• One pan = easy cleanup

• High-protein, satisfying meal

• Balanced acidity and richness

• Ideal for busy weeknights

Serves: 2–3

Ingredients

• 2 large chicken breasts, sliced in half horizontally

• Salt and black pepper

• ½ cup all-purpose flour

• 3 tbsp olive oil

• 3 tbsp butter

• ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice

• ½ cup chicken broth

• 2 tbsp capers, drained

• Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Lightly dredge in flour, shaking off excess.

2. Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat.

3. Cook chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.

4. Add lemon juice, broth, and capers to the pan. Scrape up browned bits.

5. Simmer 2–3 minutes, then add remaining butter.

6. Return chicken to pan and spoon sauce over it. Simmer 2 minutes.

7. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

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