Italian Lemon Butter Chicken with Bacon and Mushrooms

To prepare the sauce, combine wine and lemon juice in a medium-sized cooking vessel over medium heat. Allow it to simmer at a gentle boil until the liquid has decreased by one-third, resulting in a more concentrated flavor. Next, incorporate heavy cream into the sauce and continue to cook until it thickens, achieving a smooth consistency. Gradually add small amounts of butter, stirring constantly to ensure complete incorporation, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and maintain a warm temperature.

Heat water in a large container until it reaches boiling point, then add salt to enhance flavor. Introduce pasta into the pot and cook until it reaches an al dente texture, typically taking around 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the pasta and set it aside for further use.

To create the chicken, combine oil and melted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, salt, and pepper to create a seasoning blend. Gently coat the chicken with the flour mixture, taking care not to overcrowd the skillet. Carefully place the chicken in the hot oil and cook until it is fully cooked through and golden brown on both sides. If necessary, cook the chicken in batches to prevent overcrowding. Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and place it on paper towels to drain excess oil.

Return the chicken to the skillet, along with some of the prepared lemon butter sauce. Stir in the remaining ingredients, including bacon, mushrooms, artichokes, and capers, to create a flavorful mixture. Continue cooking until the mushrooms are soft.

Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and reintroduce them to the skillet. Stir in half of the prepared lemon butter sauce into the chicken mixture, allowing the flavors to meld together.

To serve, place the cooked pasta in a large serving container. Combine the chicken mixture with the pasta and taste to adjust seasonings as needed. Add additional lemon butter sauce if desired, stirring well to combine. Finally, garnish with parsley and serve hot.