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    Home » Recipes » Main Dish Recipes » Chicken Piccata Pasta with White Wine Sauce

    Chicken Piccata Pasta with White Wine Sauce

    Published: Aug 5, 2019 · Modified: Apr 6, 2021 by Jenna Passaro · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    lemon Chicken Piccata Pasta in a white wine sauce

    This chicken piccata pasta recipe is quick, easy and absolutely delicious! Made with a mouthwatering white wine sauce, this one-pot pasta recipe is simple enough to throw together on a busy weeknight and elegant enough for a romantic date for two.

    overhead shot of chicken pasta dish

    Disclosure: This post has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone.

    The Perfect Pasta

    My friend recently asked for a romantic pasta dish for two, and this is what I recommended: Chicken piccata pasta in a white wine sauce. I told her it would bring her and her soon-to-be husband together in the kitchen. Since my friend and her groom are just getting acquainted with making full dinners from scratch, and they want to keep cooking fun, I wanted to keep this recipe simple so it would be a success!

    So this recipe is my take on an easy chicken piccata pasta. There is no flour and no broth, just thinly-pounded chicken tenders, Chardonnay, zesty lemon, perfectly roasted tomatoes and a pop of flavor from capers and fragrant fresh herbs. It is a romantic dinner for two that can bring couples together in the kitchen.

    closeup of chicken piccata pasta

    Ingredients for Chicken Piccata Pasta

    First you’ll need long, thick pasta noodles, like fettuccini or pappardelle shapes. You will also need chicken breast tenders cut in 1-2 inch wide strips, cherry tomatoes and garlic. And we can’t forget the star of this dish, the white wine sauce!

    It’s made with a dry white wine – preferably Chardonnay – and comes together with fresh squeezed lemon juice, butter, salty capers and fresh chopped parsley. For the final touch, fresh grated parmesan is a must.

    ingredients for chicken piccata pasta

    How to Make Chicken Piccata Pasta

    Step 1. While making other components of this recipe, boil the pasta water and cook pasta to al dente. Make sure not to overcook the pasta, because it will cook a little more when added to the sauce in the final step. When it’s done, drain the pasta, coat it with a drizzle of olive oil, and set aside.

    boiling pasta

    Step 2. Pound chicken breast tenders between two pieces of plastic wrap to ¼ inch thick. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.

    Heat a large pan with deep sides to medium-high heat. Add olive oil, and once the oil is hot (it will appear shiny and sizzle when chicken is added), add the chicken.

    Brown each side of the chicken tenders until golden brown – about 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove chicken from pan.

    pounding chicken breast flat for chicken piccata

    Step 3. Bring the pan the chicken was cooked in to medium heat. Add cherry tomatoes, olive oil, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.

    Stir regularly for about 3 minutes, until cherry tomatoes begin to soften and wrinkle. Remove tomatoes from pan and set aside.

    cooking chicken breast tenders in a pan

    Step 4. Use the same pan on medium heat to melt the butter with the garlic and shallots. Stir regularly for 1 minute, making sure the garlic does not burn.

    Add white wine and reduce liquid in half by whisking the garlic and shallots in the sauce for 1 minute. Add lemon juice and whisk for 1 minute.

    pan roasting garlic and shallots

    Step 5. Turn pan down to low heat, add butter, capers, parsley and the al dente pasta to the white wine sauce.

    adding pasta to chicken piccata

    Step 6. Add chicken to the sauce and let it simmer on medium-low for 2 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh grated parmesan, parsley or basil. Sprinkle with fresh grated parmesan, parsley or basil, and enjoy!

    one pan chicken piccata pasta on a table

    Final Tips for Making Chicken Piccata Pasta

    • While preparing other components of this recipe, cook pasta to al dente. Make sure not to overcook pasta, because it will cook a little more when added to the sauce in the final step.
    • Love pasta but want some variety? Delicious and packed with nutrients, spinach pesto pasta with bacon is the perfect dish for a family dinner. Learn how to make this vegetable pasta recipe.
    • Curious what side dish goes with chicken piccata pasta in a white wine sauce? Here are a few of my favorite things to serve with chicken piccata: green beans, broccoli, or this caprese cucumber salad.
    • You can make just the chicken for this dish and serve it with a variety of starches. Serve chicken piccata with roasted fingerling potatoes, mashed potatoes, rice or risotto.
    • The tomatoes add a sweet bite and pop of color. See the step-by-step guide on how to make roasted cherry tomatoes.
    • Use fresh lemon juice, right from a lemon, which tastes brighter than purchased lemon juice.
    serving chicken piccata pasta on a table

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    Chicken Piccata Pasta | Sip Bite Go

    This chicken piccata pasta recipe is quick, easy and absolutely delicious! Made with a mouthwatering white wine sauce, this pasta recipe is simple enough to throw together on a busy weeknight and elegant enough for a romantic date for two.
    5 from 23 votes
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    Course: Dinner, Main Course, Main Dish
    Cuisine: Italian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 995kcal
    Author: Jenna Passaro

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound pasta try fetuccini or pappardelle

    Chicken

    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • 2 lb chicken breast tenders 1-2 inch wide strips
    • ¼ tsp salt
    • ¼ tsp pepper

    Roasted tomatoes

    • ½ cup cherry tomatoes
    • 1 tbsp olive oil

    White wine sauce

    • 4 cloves garlic diced
    • 2 shallots diced
    • salt
    • pepper
    • 1 ½ cup white wine dry (try chardonnay)
    • 4 tbsp lemon juice fresh (about one lemon)
    • 3 tbsp butter
    • 3 tbsp capers drained
    • ½ cup parsley chopped
    • ½ cup parmesan grated
    • basil or parsley for garnish (optional)

    Instructions

    • While making other components of this recipe, boil the pasta water and cook pasta to al dente. Make sure not to overcook pasta, because it will cook a little more when added to the sauce in the final step. When it’s done, drain the pasta, coat it with a drizzle of olive oil, and set aside.
    • Pound chicken breast tenders between two pieces of plastic wrap to ¼ inch thick. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat a large pan with deep sides to medium-high heat. Add olive oil, and once the oil is hot (it will appear shiny and sizzle when chicken is added), add the chicken. Brown each side of the chicken tenders until golden brown – about 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove chicken from pan.
    • Bring the pan the chicken was cooked in to medium heat. Add cherry tomatoes, olive oil, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Stir regularly for about 3 minutes, until cherry tomatoes begin to soften and wrinkle. Remove tomatoes from pan and set aside.
    • Use the same pan on medium heat to melt the butter with the garlic and shallots. Stir regularly for 1 minute, making sure the garlic does not burn. Add white wine and reduce liquid in half by whisking the garlic and shallots in the sauce for 1 minute. Add lemon juice and whisk for 1 minute.
    • Turn pan down to low heat, add butter, capers, parsley and the al dente pasta to the white wine sauce.
    • Add chicken to the sauce and let it simmer on medium-low for 2 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh grated parmesan, parsley or basil.

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    Notes

    • The tomatoes add a sweet bite and pop of color. See the step-by-step guide on how to make roasted cherry tomatoes.
    • Use fresh lemon juice, right from a lemon. It tastes brighter than purchased lemon juice. 
    • Cook the pasta al dente. Bring water to a rolling boil and boil pasta for the lowest time recommended. The pasta will finish cooking in the sauce in the last step. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 995kcal | Carbohydrates: 93g | Protein: 68g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 176mg | Sodium: 883mg | Potassium: 1318mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1155IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 217mg | Iron: 3.6mg
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    Comments

    1. Kemi says

      August 06, 2019 at 4:53 pm

      This is something I can whip up in 40 mins, including prep. I’m def trying it. I make other pasta recipes but have never heard of this.

      Reply
    2. joy says

      August 06, 2019 at 12:28 pm

      looks delicious! love a good chicken piccata. thanks for using such inviting photos that are easy to see and inviting to the eye.

      Joy at The Joyous Living

      Reply
    3. thesharonkay says

      August 06, 2019 at 7:47 am

      Looks delicious! Have pinned and saved to my plantoeat app. Am looking forward to trying it. We eat a lot of chicken so I am always looking for new recipes – this looks like a winner!

      Reply
    4. Samantha Donnelly says

      August 06, 2019 at 6:35 am

      This recipe sounds amazing I do love pasta and we eat a lot of chicken and it seems so fresh great for this time of year. I also have pan envy mine our over 20 years old

      Reply
    5. Danielle Wolter says

      August 06, 2019 at 3:44 am

      Chicken picatta is so good! I love the simple but delicious flavors. I like to use Calphalon cookware too – my nonstick skillet is one of my favs!5 stars

      Reply
    6. Farah says

      August 06, 2019 at 1:35 am

      I love chicken piccata! It’s one of the only chicken dishes I like. Thanks for the recipe!5 stars

      Reply
    7. Laura | Wandercooks says

      August 06, 2019 at 12:20 am

      Oh gosh the flavours in this recipe have my mouth watering. This is a must try! I think it might become a regular favourite too!5 stars

      Reply
    8. Dannii says

      August 05, 2019 at 11:18 pm

      Now this is my kind of comfort food. Perfect for date night.5 stars

      Reply
    9. Tynia says

      August 05, 2019 at 10:48 pm

      I love chicken piccata. I usually serve it over rice but fettuccini noodles sounds fantastic!5 stars

      Reply
    10. Krissy Allori says

      August 05, 2019 at 6:15 pm

      I can’t wait to try this! It looks so so good!5 stars

      Reply
    11. Shashi at SavorySpin says

      August 05, 2019 at 6:04 pm

      You have such a hearty and tasty dish here – so comforting! And love those stack-able Calphalon pans!

      Reply
    12. Caroline says

      August 05, 2019 at 5:12 pm

      Looks like a tasty meal, and love the idea of the pots and pans stacking so easily.5 stars

      Reply
    13. Tammy says

      August 05, 2019 at 4:31 pm

      What a beautiful set of cookware!! Your chicken piccata looks delicious too! I’d love to try this 😀5 stars

      Reply
    14. Beth Pierce says

      August 05, 2019 at 4:15 pm

      What an incredible recipe! A restaurant worthy dish, indeed! Looking forward to making this for dinner tonight!5 stars

      Reply
    15. Kristine says

      August 05, 2019 at 3:39 pm

      This recipe called my name and it definitely didn’t disappoint! It was totally delicious, thank you!5 stars

      Reply
    16. Elaine says

      August 05, 2019 at 3:36 pm

      I am yet to understand if I am a pasta-with-white-sauce type or pasta-with-red-sauce 🙂 What I know for sure is that I love pasta, and this one looks so yum!5 stars

      Reply
    17. Alison says

      August 05, 2019 at 11:35 am

      Yum! I love the flavors of this piccata. Roasted tomatoes with a touch of lemon and parsley make this a delicious recipe to prepare in the summer. The cookware looks great too! It’s always great when you’re able to buy a set and save!5 stars

      Reply
    18. Irina says

      August 05, 2019 at 11:32 am

      I am drooling over your pictures! This piccata pasta sounds delicious! I add rum in most of baking goods. Now the white wine is added to the sauce. My husband has been wondering if there is any recipe without added alcohol:) He jokes and eats! Thanks for sharing.5 stars

      Reply
    19. Nathan says

      August 05, 2019 at 11:18 am

      This looks so summery and full of flavour! Can’t wait to make this for dinner.5 stars

      Reply
    20. Pam Greer says

      August 05, 2019 at 11:06 am

      I don’t know what I love more, this easy and delicious chicken or that space saving cookware!!5 stars

      Reply
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