Chicken Piccata with Angel Hair Pasta
Chicken Piccata with Angel Hair Pasta pairs tender, pan-browned chicken with a lively lemon, caper, and white wine sauce that clings to delicate strands of pasta. Bright citrus and briny pops of caper balance buttery richness for a dish that feels bistro-worthy yet weeknight appropriate, perfect for a cozy dinner or casual entertaining.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken Piccata with Angel Hair Pasta, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 23
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
In a shallow dish, whisk together the flour, pepper, and paprika. Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture until evenly coated.
- 3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until golden and fragrant, about 1 minute; transfer to a plate.
- 4
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in the same skillet. Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes per side; transfer to a plate.
- 5
Pour the wine into the hot skillet and bring it to a boil over high heat, scraping the browned bits from the bottom and sides with a wooden spoon. Boil until the wine is reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Whisk in the chicken broth, reserved garlic, lemon juice, and capers; cook for 5 minutes.
- 7
Stir in the parsley and the remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
- 8
Reduce the heat to medium, return the chicken to the skillet, and continue cooking until the sauce thickens, about 15 minutes.
- 9
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the angel hair pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain well.
- 10
Transfer the chicken pieces to a serving dish and drizzle with a few tablespoons of sauce. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat with the remaining sauce. Portion the noodles onto serving plates and top with the chicken.
- Calories 619.9 kcal High 31%
- Protein 35.31 g Good Source 71%
- Carbohydrate 58.58 g 21%
- Total Fat 21.7 g High 28%
- Saturated Fat 9.07 g High 45%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 103.21 mg High 34%
- Sodium 363.73 mg Moderate 16%
- Dietary Fiber 2.67 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 2.32 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 35.34 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 3.34 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 47.68 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 11.51 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 8.04 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Chicken Piccata with Angel Hair Pasta is an Italian dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Angel Hair Pasta, Black Pepper, and Butter. Each serving provides about 619.9 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken Piccata with Angel Hair Pasta?
- It is an Italian pasta recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Chicken Piccata with Angel Hair Pasta made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Angel Hair Pasta, Black Pepper, Butter, Capers. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Chicken Piccata with Angel Hair Pasta?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Chicken Piccata with Angel Hair Pasta?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 619.9 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken Piccata with Angel Hair Pasta easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Chicken Piccata with Angel Hair Pasta healthy?
- Chicken Piccata with Angel Hair Pasta has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 619.9 calories and 35.31 g of protein, or 71% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 363.73 mg (16% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.07 g (45% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Sulfites, Garlic and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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