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Chicken Piccata Orzo

A delicious and easy Chicken Piccata Orzo recipe. Tender chicken breasts in a bright lemon-caper sauce served over fluffy orzo pasta.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb Chicken breasts
  • 1 cup Orzo pasta
  • 0.5 cup Chicken broth
  • 0.25 cup Capers drained
  • 2 Lemons juiced and zested
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Cook orzo according to package directions.
  • In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook until browned on both sides.
  • Sprinkle chicken with flour, salt, and pepper.
  • Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Simmer until sauce thickens.
  • Stir in capers. Serve chicken over orzo.

Notes

Garnish with fresh parsley or lemon wedges if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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