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    Published: Aug 6, 2020 by Misty · This post may contain affiliate links. For more information, see our privacy policy.

    Easy Chicken Piccata Pasta

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    This Easy Chicken Piccata Pasta takes the flavors of an Italian classic and transforms them into a delicious meal made with bowtie pasta and a box of ready-made chicken piccata. It’s filled with chicken, artichokes, capers, and tomatoes, all covered in a lemon garlic sauce and sprinkled with parmesan cheese! Whether serving your family or dinner guests, this recipe is a winner!

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    Chicken Piccata Pasta is an easy Italian dinner that the whole family will love!
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    • 🔪 Instructions
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    • 🙋 Questions and Answers
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    Chicken Piccata is one of those Italian classics that tastes AMAZING, but isn’t always the fastest to pull together. So when our local Sam’s Club started selling Michael Angelo’s frozen chicken piccata, we had to give it a try… and we loved it! All it requires is a simple bake in the oven, and it honestly always results in flavorful and tender chicken!

    Although the chicken on its own is delicious, we started serving it with pasta to stretch it to feed the whole family… and the recipe for Easy Chicken Piccata Pasta was born! With bowtie pasta, some added tomatoes, and parmesan cheese, we found a pasta dish that got everyone in the family excited for dinner (yes, it was a truly victorious discovery). Now we serve it for dinner regularly, and we’ve even served it at dinner parties, family gatherings, and weddings!

    🍅 Ingredients

    Pasta ingredients on white counter
    Use ready-made chicken piccata, bowtie pasta, and other simple ingredients to make this recipe.

    Michael Angelo’s Frozen Chicken Piccata: We buy this from our local Sam’s Club in a box that comes with two trays of chicken, but most other grocery stores carry single tray boxes. The recipe only requires one tray. **Note: Buy the Chicken Piccata meal starter, not the Chicken Piccata that comes with penne pasta.
    Bowtie pasta: You can substitute with penne or another pasta if desired.
    Salt: Kosher salt is best.
    Petite Diced Italian Tomatoes: You can also use plain petite diced tomatoes.
    Olive oil: Just a bit for flavor and consistency.
    Parmesan cheese: Use real parmesan (not powdered) for the best flavor.
    Pasta water: Reserve a bit of the water from boiling the pasta. Add it back into the pasta to make a perfect saucy consistency.

    🔪 Instructions

    First things first, preheat the oven to 400°F and bake the chicken piccata for 30-35 minutes. While it is cooking, boil the bowtie pasta in salted water and, if you don’t like chunky tomatoes, zoom the canned tomatoes until smooth. 

    When the chicken is finished cooking, scoop it onto a cutting board (including the capers and artichokes) and chop it up into bite-sized pieces. Make sure to keep all the remaining cooking juices for the pasta.

    Then toss the pasta, chopped chicken and juices, tomatoes, oil, and parmesan cheese all together. If the consistency is a bit thick, add a few tablespoons of pasta water. Top with extra cheese and serve!

    Chopped chicken on cutting board, ingredients in a pot, and final pasta stirred in pot
    Chop the cooked chicken and stir it into the pasta with the other ingredients. Easy!

    👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 For a crowd

    We have served this to crowds over and over again, and it always goes over well! It’s equally great for parties and celebrations (birthdays, graduations, etc.) as it is for a casual dinner with guests. It is easy to make in double or triple batches if needed, plus it can be kept warm for about an hour before serving (see make-ahead tips below).

    Close up of fork with bowtie Easy Chicken Piccata Pasta
    Each bite has juicy chicken and soft pasta covered in a delicious sauce!

    🙋 Questions and Answers

    Can I make Chicken Piccata Pasta ahead?

    You can make this a bit ahead of serving, but only about 1-1 ½ hours (longer and it starts to get soggy). To keep it warm, fill a crockpot with 1 inch of water and turn it on high while you make the pasta. When the pasta is finished, dump the water out of the crockpot and pour in the pasta. Turn the crockpot to keep warm and cover for 1 - 1 ½ hours.

    Can I use a different chicken piccata?

    Yes! Michael Angelo’s is the brand that I have tried and had success with, but you can substitute with a different frozen chicken piccata or even make your own homemade.

    Close up of bowl of Easy Chicken Piccata Pasta with parmesan cheese and parsley on top
    This makes a great weeknight dinner, but is also great for a crowd or dinner party!

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    • Chicken Breasts in Lemon Sauce - Easy, fast, and healthy - the perfect weeknight dinner for the whole family!

    👨🏼‍🍳 Tips & Tricks

    • Don’t overcook the pasta. Cook it until it is al dente, or still slightly firm to the bite. It will continue to cook slightly once the other ingredients are mixed in. 
    • Chop the chicken and artichokes small enough to fit on a fork for easy eating. 
    • Use real, freshly grated parmesan cheese for the best flavor (please don’t use the green can of powdered parmesan cheese).

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    Chicken Piccata Pasta in white bowl with parmesan cheese and grater on counter

    Easy Chicken Piccata Pasta

    This Easy Chicken Piccata Pasta is made with bowtie pasta and a box of ready-made chicken piccata. It’s filled with chicken, artichokes, capers, and tomatoes, all covered in a lemon garlic sauce and sprinkled with parmesan cheese! Whether serving your family or dinner guests, this recipe is a winner!
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    Course: Dinner, Main Course
    Cuisine: Italian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 443kcal
    Author: Borrowed Bites

    Ingredients

    • 1 20 oz package frozen chicken piccata (I like Michael Angelo's brand)
    • 1 lb bowtie pasta
    • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
    • ½ 14 oz can petite dice Italian tomatoes
    • 1 ½ tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 oz parmesan cheese grated
    • 3-5 tablespoon pasta water reserved after boiling pasta
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    Instructions

    • Bake chicken according to package instructions. For Michael Angelo's brand, bake at 400°F for 30-35 minutes.
    • While the chicken is baking, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add kosher salt and boil pasta for 10-12 minutes, or until al dente. Don't overcook. Reserve 5 tablespoon of pasta water. Drain remaining water and set pasta aside.
    • Pour ½ can of tomatoes into a small bowl. Using an immersion blender, zoom tomatoes until smooth. (This step is optional. If you prefer chunky tomatoes, skip the zooming.)
    • Once chicken is cooked, place chicken (and large artichoke pieces) on a cutting board and chop into bite-sized pieces. Save the cooking juices remaining in the baking tray.
    • Add the chopped chicken, cooking juices, tomatoes, olive oil, and parmesan cheese to the pasta. Stir well to combine. If needed, add 3-5 tablespoon of reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
    • Serve with extra parmesan cheese!

    Notes

    Tips & Tricks
    • Don’t overcook the pasta. Cook it until it is al dente, or still slightly firm to the bite. It will continue to cook slightly once the other ingredients are mixed in. 
    • Chop the chicken and artichokes small enough to fit on a fork for easy eating. 
    • Use real, freshly grated parmesan cheese for the best flavor (please don’t use the green can of powdered parmesan cheese).
     
    Make Ahead Instructions
    You can make this a bit ahead of serving, but only about 1-1 ½ hours (longer and it starts to get soggy). To keep it warm, fill a crockpot with 1 inch of water and turn it on high while you make the pasta. When the pasta is finished, dump the water out of the crockpot and pour in the pasta. Turn the crockpot to keep warm and cover for 1 - 1 ½ hours.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 443kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 1504mg | Potassium: 169mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 37IU | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 1mg

    All nutrition information is provided by a third party and is an estimate only. Use your own nutritional calculator for more specific measurements.

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    ***The nutrition facts above do not include the frozen Chicken Piccata. If using Michael Angelo's brand, it is an estimated 115 additional calories per person (for 6 servings).

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    1. Patty says

      August 16, 2020 at 8:30 pm

      5 stars
      Really yummy pasta! I’ve always liked chicken piccata, but never thought of mixing it with pasta this way. I love that it’s a frozen piccata to make it easy 😄😄. It’s the best for school nights.

      Reply
      • Misty says

        August 16, 2020 at 8:31 pm

        Yes, the frozen piccata makes it super easy. Happy to hear you liked it!

        Reply
    2. Rachel says

      August 07, 2020 at 8:57 am

      5 stars
      I have eaten this several times. Yummmmmm!

      Reply
      • Misty says

        August 16, 2020 at 8:29 pm

        So glad you're enjoying it!

        Reply

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