Italian Chicken Piccata with Lemon Caper Orzo
Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 5 · medium

A bright and tangy Italian-inspired dish featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a lemon-caper sauce, served over a bed of fluffy orzo pasta.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
- 2 cups orzo
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tbsp capers
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
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