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Chicken Piccata with Gnocchi

Savory Chicken Piccata with Gnocchi in Just 25 Minutes

This Chicken Piccata with Gnocchi offers zesty flavors and elegance, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 5 tbsp Unsalted Butter divided
  • 2-3 pieces Chicken Breasts sliced horizontally
  • 2 tbsp Light Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 1 cup Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour for breading
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning or dried herbs
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Sauce
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth
  • 1/4 cup Dry White Wine or more broth
  • 2 tbsp Capers
  • 3 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice about ½ lemon
For the Gnocchi
  • 12 oz Gluten-Free Gnocchi
  • Fresh Italian Parsley optional, for garnish
  • Parmigiano Reggiano optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Pot for Boiling Gnocchi

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep the Chicken: Slice chicken breasts into thin cutlets. Mix flour with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Dredge chicken in flour mixture.
  2. Pan-Fry the Chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet. Cook chicken for 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. Cook the Gnocchi: Boil salted water and add gnocchi. Cook until they float, then drain.
  4. Make the Lemon Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, melt remaining butter, add garlic, then chicken broth, wine, capers, and lemon juice. Simmer for 1 minute.
  5. Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return cooked chicken to sauce, warm for 2 minutes.
  6. Toss with Gnocchi: Add gnocchi to skillet, stir to coat in sauce, and cook for 1 additional minute.
  7. Serve and Garnish: Plate the dish and garnish with parsley and Parmigiano Reggiano if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, serve hot and adjust ingredients to your taste preference while cooking.

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