Lemon Garlic Chicken Piccata with Parmesan Orzo
Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 4 · medium

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


