Chicken Piccata Casserole

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This protein-packed chicken piccata casserole brings all the flavors of classic chicken piccata together in one dish. It’s the easiest piccata you’ll ever make—no dredging or sauce required! Cooking the lemon slices in butter mellows their bite and helps jump-start the lemony flavor of the dish while helping the butter get a little brown, bringing some nuttiness to the dish.

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Julia Levy
Julia Levy
Julia Levy

Julia Levy has been working in recipe publishing for almost a decade, but testing recipes for as long as she's been able to wield a spoon.

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Published on November 2, 2023
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Craig Ruff
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Craig Ruff was first exposed to professional food service while working for an event center at the business school he was attending. There, he was responsible for maintaining the kitchen for caterers. He has been a lifelong cook, and followed his passion through culinary school and to working in restaurants.
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Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD
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Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston.

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Photo:

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist Jennifer Wendorf
Active Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4 servings
Nutrition Profile:
Sesame-Free Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Soy-Free High-Fiber High-Protein Egg-Free
the ingredients to make the Chicken Piccata Casserole

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist Jennifer Wendorf
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces

  • 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 1 lemon, cut into 1/4-inch slices

  • 1 cup whole-wheat orzo 

  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic

  • 1/3 cup dry white wine

  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted chicken broth

  • 8 cups chopped stemmed curly kale

  • 2 tablespoons drained non-pareil capers, chopped

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.

  2. Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Toss chicken in a medium bowl with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until coated. Add the chicken to the pan; cook until golden on both sides, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. (Do not wipe the pan clean.)

    a step in making the Chicken Piccata Casserole

    Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist Jennifer Wendorf

  3. Add butter and lemon slices to the pan. Cook until lemon is golden on both sides, about 1 minute. Transfer the lemon to the plate with the chicken. (Do not wipe the pan clean.)

    a step in making the Chicken Piccata Casserole

    Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist Jennifer Wendorf

  4. Add orzo and garlic to the pan. Cook, stirring often, until the garlic is fragrant and the orzo is lightly toasted, 2 to 3 minutes. Add wine; cook, stirring constantly, until mostly absorbed, about 1 minute. Add broth, kale, capers and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil over high heat; stir. Return the chicken, lemon slices and any accumulated juices to the pan.

    a step in making the Chicken Piccata Casserole

    Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist Jennifer Wendorf

  5. Transfer to the oven and bake, uncovered, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest piece of chicken registers 165°F and the orzo is tender, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley.

    a step in making the Chicken Piccata Casserole

    Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist Jennifer Wendorf

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: about 2 cups


Calories 414, Fat 15g, Saturated Fat 5g, Cholesterol 122mg, Carbohydrates 36g, Total Sugars 2g, Added Sugars 0g, Protein 31g, Fiber 9g, Sodium 707mg, Potassium 475mg

EatingWell.com, November 2023

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