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Chicken Piccata Orzo Bake

Easy Chicken Piccata Orzo Bake Dinner

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A one-pan baked dish combining tender chicken cutlets with orzo pasta in a creamy lemon-caper sauce, topped with crispy panko and Parmesan.

  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup capers
  • 8 ounces orzo
  • 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, sliced into cutlets
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, or as needed for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Mix the cream of chicken soup, broth, lemon juice, and capers in a bowl.
  3. Place the uncooked orzo in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Pour the soup mixture over it and stir to combine.
  4. Arrange the chicken cutlets on top of the orzo. Season them with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  5. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese, panko, and butter pieces over the chicken. Arrange the lemon slices on top. Cover the dish with foil.
  6. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for about 15 more minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the topping is golden.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra lemon slices before serving.

Notes

  • You can serve this dish with a simple green salad.
  • For a crispier topping, broil for the final 2-3 minutes of cooking.
  • Check the chicken with a thermometer; it should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • You can prepare the soup mixture ahead of time.
  • Author: Livia Reed
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 1100mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 42g
  • Cholesterol: 125mg