"Chicken Piccata Pasta is an outright classic; the rich white wine, butter, and caper sauce with golden-brown and savory chicken, all mixed with tender pasta. And that pasta is the perfect shape for soaking up all the bright, zesty lemon and poultry flavor. It's a simple meal, easy to put together, and fast, making it a delight on all fronts. The Chicken Piccata Pasta is just a classically delicious dish!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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1 1/3 pounds chicken breast tenders, cut into 1-inch pieces
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salt, to taste
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pepper, to taste
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1 1/2 tablespoons butter, divided
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4 cloves garlic, chopped
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2 shallots, chopped
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup white wine
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1 lemon, juiced
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1 cup chicken broth or chicken stock
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3 tablespoons capers, drained
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1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
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1 pound penne rigate pasta, cooked and warm, for serving
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chives, optional, to taste, chopped, for garnish