Chicken Piccata

My 12-year-old granddaughter has CF. This recipe is one that all of my grandchildren love. As a child I remember my dad making this. Chicken became the new veal.

by Barbara O.

Nutrition information

Servings: 4

Amount per serving

  • 798
    Calories
  • 2965mg
    Sodium
  • 45g
    Protein
  • 140mg
    Calcium

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 c chicken broth
  • 1 large yellow onion
  • 1 pkg of extra wide noodles
  • 3 Tbsp capers (optional)
  • 4 Tbsp butter
  • 1 c flour
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • Add All Ingredients

Instructions

Step 1
Pound chicken breasts until they are about 1/4 inch thick.

Step 2
Coat chicken breasts with flour, salt and pepper (I usually put these ingredients in a paper bag with the chicken breasts and shake).

Step 3
Brown breasts in 2 tbsp. butter.

Step 4
Remove chicken and save the drippings.

Step 5
Slice onions thinly.

Step 6
Sauté onions in pan with the remaining butter and 1/2 cup of broth until they are caramelized. Set aside.

Step 7
Add remaining broth and enough of the flour mixture to thicken liquid.

Step 8
Add chicken and onions to sauce and cover.

Step 9
Cook on low for 45 minutes stirring occasionally.

Step 10
Cook noodles according to package instructions.

Step 11
Serve over noodles and sprinkle with capers (optional).