Creamy Chicken Piccata
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Creamy Grilled Chicken Piccata
inspired by way of The Pioneer Woman
(Printable Recipe)
Chicken
Juice of one lemon (3Tbsp)
3 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp minced garlic
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
half of tsp basil or oregano
2 boneless, skinless hen breasts
Pasta
2 cups dried penne pasta
2 Tbsp butter
Juice of two lemons (6 Tbsp)
1 Tbsp minced garlic
half cup 1/2 and half of (or heavy cream)
2 tsp dried basil
2 Tbps capers
half of cup grated parmesan cheese
Chicken
Combine first 6 ingredients and mix well. Place chicken in a ziplock bag and pour marinade over chicken. Marinate overnight in the refrigerator. When ready, grill until done. Allow chicken to rest for a few minutes and then slice into strips to serve over pasta.
Pasta
While chicken is grilling. Cook pasta according to directions (10-12 minutes). Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain. 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. Toss in pasta.
Serve in pasta bowls with grilled chicken on top. Sprinkle with more parmesan if desired.