Chicken Piccata with Artichokes

Make easy Chicken Piccata with Artichokes in just 30 minutes! Tender chicken, lemon butter sauce, capers, and artichokes in one skillet.

Chicken Piccata has always been one of those magical dinners that feels fancy without asking you to work very hard. In this version, golden chicken, a buttery lemon sauce, briny capers and tender artichoke hearts all come together in one skillet for a dinner that’s bright, cozy and just a little bit elegant.

And! This easy Chicken Piccata with Artichokes is on the table in about 30 minutes, making it just as perfect for a busy weeknight or for some lucky dinner party guests. 🍷

Jump to:

• 🔎 A quick look at this recipe
• ⭐️ Why this recipe works
• 🤔 What is Piccata?
• 🍗 Ingredients you need
• 📝 Ingredient notes
• 💡 Ingredient substitution ideas
• Chicken Piccata with Artichokes

🔎 A quick look at this recipe

⭐️ Why this recipe works

• 🍋 Bright, fresh lemon flavor makes every bite taste light, vibrant, and irresistible.
• 🧈 A silky butter and white wine sauce is rich enough to feel special without being heavy.
• 🫒 Capers add the perfect tangy pop, balancing the richness of the butter.
• 🌿 Tender artichoke hearts add extra flavor, texture, and a delicious twist on classic chicken piccata.
• 🍗 Lightly floured chicken breasts turn beautifully golden while staying juicy and tender.
• ⏱️ Ready in about 30 minutes, making it elegant enough for company but easy enough for a weeknight.
• 🍝 Pairs beautifully with pasta, mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread to soak up every last drop of that lemon butter sauce.
• 🍽️ Made in one skillet, so cleanup is almost as easy as dinner.

I thought I knew all there was to love about chicken piccata, which is chicken prepared with a lovely, buttery, lemony sauce.

I make mine with chicken that has been dipped in a lemon butter sauce and spiced up flour, and then fried to golden perfection and finished in that delectable sauce.

Yep, I was perfectly content with regular chicken piccata, until one day when a version of it that included artichoke hearts came to me in a vision.

And can I just say that while regular chicken piccata continues to be great, chicken piccata with tender artichoke hearts is pretty much heaven on earth? TRUTH.

Adding tender little artichoke hearts to the picture just takes it to all new heights of wonderfulness.  And by the way, it doesn’t add any time or complication whatsoever to this quick and easy recipe.

🤔 What is Piccata?

I’m so glad you asked! Chicken Piccata is a classic Italian-American dish made with thin chicken breasts that are lightly coated in flour, pan-seared until golden, and finished in a bright, buttery sauce made with fresh lemon juice, white wine (or chicken broth), and capers.

The word piccata refers to this style of including a tangy lemon-butter sauce. While traditional versions usually feature just the chicken (or veal) and sauce, we added some tender artichoke hearts for an extra layer of flavor and a delicious twist on the classic. And it gets a great good and good for you veggie in there!

🍗 Ingredients you need

📝 Ingredient notes

• 🍗 Chicken Breasts: Thin chicken breasts (about ½ inch thick) cook quickly and evenly. If yours are thicker, simply slice them in half horizontally or pound them to an even thickness.
• 🍋 Fresh Lemon Juice: Freshly squeezed lemon juice makes a lovely difference in the bright, fresh flavor of the sauce. Bottled juice works in a pinch, but fresh is best.
• 🥂 White Wine: A dry white wine like Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, or Chardonnay adds wonderful flavor. If you prefer not to cook with wine, simply substitute an equal amount of chicken stock.
• 🌿 Artichoke Hearts: Frozen artichoke hearts are my favorite because they’re tender and not packed in oil or vinegar. Just thaw them before using.
• 🫒 Capers: These tiny pickled flower buds add the signature tangy, briny flavor that makes chicken piccata so distinctive…look for them in the condiments aisle near the pickles. A little goes a long way!
• 🧈 Butter: Since butter is one of the stars of the sauce, use a good-quality unsalted butter so you can control the saltiness.

💡 Ingredient substitution ideas

Missing something or want to swap in something different? Check out the links below to find more ingredient substitution ideas. 👇🏻

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities and nutritional information.

Want an even simpler weeknight version? My One Pan Lemon Chicken with Artichokes skips the traditional piccata coating and comes together in one skillet.

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