20-Minute One Pot Chicken Piccata – Effortless Perfection
A simple and flavorful one-pot chicken piccata with tender chicken and a tangy lemon-caper sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup capers, drained
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits.
- Add capers and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet and cook for another 2 minutes to heat through.
- Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Adjust salt to taste if using low-sodium broth.
- Serve with pasta, rice, or steamed vegetables.