Chicken Piccata - Diet Recipe

It only has 16% of carbs.. ideal for those on diet. I like it since I need to shed a few kilos..😋

Here is the recipe:

Chicken Piccata Recipe

Chicken Piccata Pasta - Light and delicious pasta prepared in one pot with bites of chicken and a fantastic lemon-capers sauce.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
• salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
• 2 shallots, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cups low sodium, fat free chicken broth
• 1 whole lemon juiced and grated
• 8 ounces dry spaghetti pasta
• 3 tablespoons capers
• 1/2 cup 2% milk
• thin lemon slices (optional) for garnish
• fresh grated parmesan cheese for garnish
• chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a dutch oven or a nonstick pot.
2. Add chicken to heated oil and season it with salt and pepper; cook for about 6 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until chicken is no longer pink.
3. Add shallots and garlic; continue to cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
4. Add chicken broth and lemon juice; bring to a boil.
5. Stir in spaghetti and capers; lower heat to medium and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently, until most of the liquid is absorbed and pasta is cooked.
6. Stir in milk and cook for 1 minute. 
7. Garnish with lemon slices, grated parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley.
8. Serve.

Nutrition Facts

Chicken Piccata Recipe

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 405 Calories 

Total Fat 8g 12%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Cholesterol 74mg 25%

Sodium 1013mg 42%

Potassium 689mg 20%

Total Carbohydrates 47g 16%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 4g

Protein 33g 66%

Vitamin A 1.3%

Vitamin C 4%

Calcium 6.8%

Iron 9.1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.