Chicken Piccata with Sun Dried Tomatoes

4.75 from 8 votes

Chicken Piccata with Sun Dried Tomatoes

Zesty, light, and bold, this easy chicken piccata with sun dried tomatoes is a great weeknight dinner recipe. Lemon based with perfectly seasoned and seared chicken!

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 30 minute dinner, easy chicken recipe, easy dinner idea

Servings:

Calories: 417kcal

Author: Julie Clark

Ingredients

2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
4 thin sliced chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic (minced)
3-4 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes (julienned)
½ lemon (sliced)
¼ cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons salted butter
2 tablespoons capers (rinsed and drained)
2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley
salt and pepper (to taste)
pasta (cooked for serving)

Instructions

Season chicken breasts with lemon pepper seasoning. 2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning, 4 thin sliced chicken breasts
In a large pan, over medium high heat, add oil and warm through before adding chicken. Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side, once juices run clear. 2 tablespoons olive oil
Remove chicken to a warm plate and set aside.
Once chicken is removed, use a paper towel to wipe out excess oil from pan. Add in garlic and sun dried tomatoes, cook for a minute before adding in lemon slices and lemon juice. 2 cloves garlic, 3-4 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, ½ lemon, ¼ cup lemon juice
Allow lemon juice to reduce before adding in butter, capers, and parsley. 3 tablespoons salted butter, 2 tablespoons capers, 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley
Allow butter to melt and then add in cooked chicken cooked pasta. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle parmesan cheese on the top. Garnish with fresh basil if you prefer. salt and pepper, pasta

Notes

If you enjoy cooking with wine, a few tablespoons of good quality dry white wine can be added on step 5.

The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 4 people, with 1 serving being 1 chicken breast with sauce (no pasta). Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**

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