Recipe Details

Creamy Chicken Piccata With Gnocchi

Main Dishes
Ingredients

  • 3 

    boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 lb. total), halved horizontally, or 6 chicken cutlets 

  • Kosher salt

  • Freshly ground black pepper

  • 1/4 c. 

    all-purpose flour

  • 4 tbsp. 

    (1/2 stick) unsalted butter

  • 2 tbsp. 

    extra-virgin olive oil

  • 4 

    cloves garlic, finely chopped

  • 1/2 c. 

    dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc

  • 1 3/4 c. 

    low-sodium chicken broth

  • 1/2 c. 

    heavy cream

  • 2 tbsp. 

    drained capers

  • 3 

    medium lemons, 1 zested and juiced, 1 juiced, 1 sliced into rounds

  • 1 

    (17-oz.) package gnocchi

  • Chopped fresh parsley leaves, for serving

Description

  1. Step 1Season chicken on both sides with 1 1/4 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Dredge chicken in flour.
  2. Step 2In large skillet over medium-high heat, heat butter and oil until butter is melted. Working in batches, add chicken to skillet and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a plate.
  3. Step 3Reduce heat to medium. Cook garlic, stirring frequently, until fragrant and light golden, about 1 minute. Add wine and simmer, stirring occasionally, until almost reduced, 2 to 4 minutes.
  4. Step 4Add broth, scraping up any brown bits on bottom of pan, then slowly stir in cream. Stir in capers, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, and 2 teaspoons lemon zest; season with salt and pepper, if needed. Add gnocchi and toss to coat in sauce.
  5. Step 5Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-high and simmer, stirring frequently, until gnocchi is tender, 8 to 10 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Return chicken to skillet, turning to coat in sauce. Cook until chicken is warmed through, about 2 minutes more. Top with lemon rounds and parsley.