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Cheesecake Factory Chicken Piccata Pasta

Make Cheesecake Factory Chicken Piccata at home with this easy copycat recipe.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 422 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds  chicken breast
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 6 tablespoons butter divided
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 8 ounces portobello mushrooms sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons fresh chopped parsley
  • Cooked angel hair pasta or another type of pasta.

Instructions

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  1. Slice chicken breasts in half, they should be about ⅜ to ½-inch thick after cutting.
  2. Place the chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound them with a meat mallet until they are ¼-inch thick.
  3. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  4. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
  5. Place chicken breasts in the skillet and cook them until brown on both sides. Remove them from the skillet.
  6. Reduce the heat slightly and add mushrooms, 1 tablespoon butter, and a sprinkle of salt.
  7. Sauté the mushrooms until they just begin to brown. Remove the mushrooms from the skillet.
  8. Add dry white wine to the pan and scrape the browned bits off the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon.
  9. Add 4 tablespoons butter, lemon juice, and capers to the skillet. Stir to combine.
  10. Add heavy cream. Increase heat until the mixture begins to bubble.
  11. Return mushrooms and chicken to the pan.
  12. Stir in fresh parsley and serve immediately with cooked angel hair pasta or other pasta of your choice.

Notes

  • Choose uniformly sized chicken breasts
  • Pound gently to avoid tears
  • Don't overcrowd the pan
  • Let rest 5 minutes before serving
  • Use quality white wine (Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio)
  • Don't skip the mushroom browning step
  • Add cream slowly to prevent curdling
  • Adjust lemon to taste

Nutrition Information

Calories 422kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 37g (74%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Cholesterol 162mg (54%) Sodium 841mg (35%) Potassium 846mg (24%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 665IU (13%) Vitamin C 3.5mg (4%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 422

% Daily Value*

Calories 422kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 37g 74%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 162mg 54%
Sodium 841mg 35%
Potassium 846mg 18%
Fiber 0g 0%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 665IU 13%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 4%
Calcium 17mg 2%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.