Ingredients
- Pasta:
- ¾ pound thin spaghetti (or your preferred pasta)
- Chicken:
- 4 thin chicken cutlets (about ¼ inch thick)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- Olive oil, for pan
- Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon finely minced shallot
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1½ cups chicken broth (plus more as needed)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (or to taste)
- ½ lemon, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons capers, drained
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- Garnish:
- Freshly chopped Italian parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook pasta according to package instructions in generously salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare Chicken: Season chicken cutlets with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour, shaking off excess.
- Cook Chicken: In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Cook chicken until golden brown and cooked through on both sides. Transfer to a plate.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Sauté shallots and garlic for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in capers.
- Make Sauce: Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon slices. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Simmer Chicken: Return chicken to skillet and simmer for 2–3 minutes to thicken sauce slightly. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Finish Sauce: Turn off heat, then stir in remaining 3 tablespoons butter until sauce is glossy. Spoon half of sauce over chicken; leave the rest in the skillet.
- Combine Pasta: Toss cooked pasta in the remaining sauce. Add reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
- Serve: Serve pasta topped with chicken and extra sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon slices.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use fresh lemon zest to top the pasta before serving.
- Feel free to substitute chicken breasts or thighs for the cutlets, just adjust cooking times accordingly.
- Serve with a side of garlic bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 790
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
