Jul 14 2026
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Chicken Menzel Recipe

Inspired by La Cucina
Time30m
Serves4

Boneless breast of chicken, butter, lemon, capers, mushrooms, & white wine. Rigatoni with marinara sauce

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Pasta

    Cook the rigatoni according to the package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Cook the Chicken

    In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper, then add them to the skillet. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

  3. 3

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In the same skillet, add the sliced mushrooms and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until they are tender.

  4. 4

    Add Capers and Wine

    Stir in the capers and white wine, scraping the bottom of the skillet to deglaze. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced.

  5. 5

    Finish the Sauce

    Add the lemon juice to the skillet, then return the chicken to the pan. Let everything simmer together for an additional 2 minutes to combine the flavors.

  6. 6

    Serve

    To serve, plate the rigatoni and spoon marinara sauce over the pasta. Top with the chicken and mushroom mixture. Enjoy!

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