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Lemon Garlic Chicken Piccata with Parmesan Orzo

Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 4 · medium

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Lemon Garlic Chicken Piccata with Parmesan Orzo

Tender chicken breasts in a bright lemon-garlic piccata sauce, served over a bed of creamy parmesan-herb orzo for a delicious family-friendly Italian dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth, low-sodium
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp capers
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
  • 1 tsp lemon zest

Instructions

  1. 1

    1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Dredge in the flour, shaking off any excess.

  2. 2

    2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

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