Creamy Grilled Chicken Piccata |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Haven't made this yet, but sounds good. Found this recipe Ingredients:
1 tablespoon lemon, juice of |
3 tablespoons olive oil |
1 tablespoon minced garlic |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper |
1/2 teaspoon basil or 1/2 teaspoon oregano |
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts |
2 cups dry penne pasta |
2 tablespoons butter |
2 tablespoons lemons, juice of |
1 tablespoon minced garlic |
1/2 cup half-and-half (or heavy cream) |
2 teaspoons dried basil |
2 tablespoons capers |
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese |
Directions:
1. Combine first 6 ingredients and mix well. Place chicken in a ziplock bag and pour marinade over chicken. Marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
2. When ready, grill chicken until done. Allow chicken to rest for a few minutes and then slice into strips to serve over pasta.
3. While chicken is grilling. Cook pasta according to directions (10-12 minutes).
4. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain.
5. In same sauce pan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in garlic and lemon juice. Pour in half and half and whisk until hot. Add some salt and pepper to taste. Add the parmesan cheese, basil and capers, and heat until cheese is melted. Check the consistency of the sauce and add some of the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if necessary.
6. Toss in pasta.
7. Serve in pasta bowls with grilled chicken on top. Sprinkle with more parmesan if desired.
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