Prep Time : 15 minutes
Cook Time : 30 minutes
Yield : 4 Servings 

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Ingredients:

1 pound spaghetti (I used angle hair pasta)

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut crosswise in half

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup diced shallots

3/4 cup chicken broth

1/4 cup dry white wine (can substitute with additional chicken broth)

Juice of 1 lemon

1/2 cup heavy cream

1/4 cup capers, drained

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

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Directions:

Fill the pot of salted water for boiling and set aside for pasta (don’t start boiling yet if using angel hair pasta.  If using thicker noodles start the water first and follow directions on package)

In a small bowl combine and set aside for later:

• Chicken broth

• Wine

• Lemon juice

In another small bowl combine (or leave on cutting board) and set aside for later:

• Chopped garlic

• Diced shallots

Season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides and dredge in flour

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium high heat.

Add chicken and cook about 4-5 minutes on each side.

When you flip the chicken, put the water to boil for the angel hair pasta.  When water boils, cook pasta according to package (about 4-5 minutes)

After cooking the other side of the chicken for 4-5 minutes, until cooked through, set aside and keep warm.

Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in the skillet. 

Add garlic and shallots, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

Stir in the chicken broth, wine and lemon juice mixture. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes.

Gradually whisk in heavy cream until slightly thickened, about 3-4 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Stir in capers.

Serve immediately with pasta and chicken, garnished with parsley, if desired.

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Nutrition:

I was unable to locate this information and based on the butter and heavy cream this can't be low calorie.

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My notes:  

I made this with the roasted broccoli which we believe complimented this dish beautifully.  I love chicken picatta and this recipe was the best I have ever had!

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Recipe found on: http://damndelicious.net