Chicken Piccata with Fresh Pasta

1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. In preparation for cooking the pasta, place the medium sauce pot on high heat with 1 quart of water. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the pot. Once it comes to a boil, stir in the fresh pasta. Return to a boil and cook pasta for 3-4 minutes or until al dente. Drain and set aside until Step 4.

2. To make the salad: Wash, then cut the tomatoes in half. Cut the mozzarella slices into bite-sized pieces then add to the bowl along with the tomato and basil balsamic drizzle. Mix then taste and add salt and cracked black pepper as desired. Set aside until plating.

3. Place 2-3 tablespoons of flour on the plate. Season both sides of the chicken breast with salt and pepper then coat in flour (shaking off any excess). Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the large sauté pan and preheat on medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes. Carefully place the chicken in the pan. Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Transfer to the ovenproof pan and place in the preheated oven for 4-6 minutes until thoroughly cooked. It is recommended to cook poultry to an internal temperature of 165ºF. Remove from the oven when done.

4. Return the sauté pan to medium-high heat. Add the chicken wine broth and bring it to a boil. Reduce the burner to medium heat. Cut the compound butter into 4 pieces and swirl it in to thicken the sauce. Taste then add salt and pepper (red chili flakes work well too!) as desired. Lastly, add the cooked pasta. Mix well with the spoon to coat the pasta. Heat for 1-2 more minutes until the pasta is hot. Please turn off all heating elements!

5. Divide the finished pasta between 2 dishes or shallow bowls. Top each with a cooked chicken breast. Serve the Caprese salad on the side. Buona mangiata!

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