# Chicken Piccata Casserole

A creamy, lemony take on classic chicken piccata, baked as a one-pan casserole with orzo pasta.

- Total time: 60 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 cup orzo
- 2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp capers
- 4 whole boneless skinless chicken thighs
- black pepper
- onion powder
- garlic powder
- 1 stick butter
- 1/2 cup italian seasoning breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- fresh parsley (optional)

## Instructions

1. Combine orzo, chicken broth, heavy cream, salt, lemon zest, lemon juice, and capers in a 9x13 baking dish.
2. Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder, then nestle them into the pasta mixture.
3. Top with a stick of butter, cover with foil, and bake at 375°F for 40-45 minutes.
4. Uncover, stir the mixture, and top with a mixture of breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese. Drizzle with olive oil.
5. Bake uncovered until browned and bubbly, about 5-10 minutes.

## Equipment

- 9x13 baking dish
- foil

## Source

- Original video: https://youtu.be/cp-dXHL5G5Y?si=NMUH_e_4XA18vX11
- Creator: Allrecipes
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/c33b7035-20c5-4cdb-9202-c90831cafbb7
- Extracted: 2026-11-10

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