Lemon-Caper Chicken Piccata over Fettuccine
Thin chicken breasts are lightly floured and lemon-pepper seasoned, then paired with fettuccine and a bright pan sauce of white wine, lemon juice, chicken bouillon, and briny capers. Lemon wedges and fresh parsley add a fresh finish, making this an easy yet polished choice for a weeknight dinner or casual dinner party.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lemon-Caper Chicken Piccata over Fettuccine, 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
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 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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- 55
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in the fettuccine, bring back to a boil, and cook pasta over medium heat until cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
- 2
Whisk flour and lemon-pepper seasoning together in a shallow bowl; dredge chicken in the mixture until evenly coated, shaking excess back into the bowl.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken until light golden brown and no longer pink in the center, 6 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer chicken to a plate, leaving the oil mixture in the skillet.
- 4
Mix white wine, lemon juice, water, and chicken bouillon granules into the oil mixture in the skillet. Bring the liquid to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon until the sauce is slightly reduced, 2 to 4 minutes. Stir capers into the sauce.
- 5
Divide pasta among serving plates; top with chicken. Spoon sauce over the chicken and garnish with lemon wedges and parsley.
- Calories 381.4 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 32.56 g Good Source 65%
- Carbohydrate 40.98 g 15%
- Total Fat 8.65 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 0.9 g Low Source 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 70.56 mg High 24%
- Sodium 253.75 mg Moderate 11%
- Dietary Fiber 2.53 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 1.74 g --
- Added Sugars 0.32 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 8.08 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 2.62 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 121.39 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 8.42 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 9.98 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sulfites
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Lemon Caper Chicken Piccata over Fettuccine is an Italian dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Capers, Chicken Bouillon, and Chicken Breast. Each serving provides about 381.4 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lemon-Caper Chicken Piccata over Fettuccine?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Lemon-Caper Chicken Piccata over Fettuccine made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Capers, Chicken Bouillon, Chicken Breast, Fettuccine Pasta. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Lemon-Caper Chicken Piccata over Fettuccine?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Lemon-Caper Chicken Piccata over Fettuccine?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 381.4 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lemon-Caper Chicken Piccata over Fettuccine easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Lemon-Caper Chicken Piccata over Fettuccine healthy?
- Lemon-Caper Chicken Piccata over Fettuccine has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 381.4 calories and 32.56 g of protein, or 65% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 253.75 mg (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Wheat, Gluten, Sulfites 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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