This Dump-and-Bake Chicken Piccata Casserole Is Ready in Under an Hour
This Dump-and-Bake Chicken Piccata Casserole brings together tangy lemon, briny capers, and tender chicken over orzo for a bright, comforting bake. Parmesan and panko form a golden, buttery topping while the orzo cooks in a savory sauce underneath. Ideal for busy weeknights when you want bold, piccata-style flavors in a single pan.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in This Dump-and-Bake Chicken Piccata Casserole Is Ready in Under an Hour, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 76 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 10
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
In a bowl, mix together the cream of chicken soup, broth, lemon juice, and capers.
- 3
Place the uncooked orzo in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour the chicken soup mixture over the orzo and gently stir to combine.
- 4
Arrange the chicken cutlets evenly over the orzo. Season with the garlic, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese, panko, and butter, then add the lemon slices on top. Cover with foil.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil; continue baking until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, the juices run clear, and the panko is golden brown, about 15 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the chicken should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 6
Garnish with fresh parsley and sliced lemons.
- Calories 559.45 kcal High 28%
- Protein 49.92 g Good Source 100%
- Carbohydrate 52.67 g 19%
- Total Fat 16.58 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 7.86 g High 39%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 130.61 mg High 44%
- Sodium 1090.7 mg High 47%
- Dietary Fiber 2.9 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 2.72 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 190.02 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 2.79 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 199.58 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 58.39 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 12.09 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
This Dump and Bake Chicken Piccata Casserole Is Ready in Under an Hour is an Italian dinner recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 55 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Capers, and Chicken Breast. Each serving provides about 559.45 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is This Dump-and-Bake Chicken Piccata Casserole Is Ready in Under an Hour?
- It is an Italian casserole recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is This Dump-and-Bake Chicken Piccata Casserole Is Ready in Under an Hour made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Capers, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth. The full list of 14 is above.
- What goes well with This Dump-and-Bake Chicken Piccata Casserole Is Ready in Under an Hour?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make This Dump-and-Bake Chicken Piccata Casserole Is Ready in Under an Hour?
- About 55 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 559.45 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is This Dump-and-Bake Chicken Piccata Casserole Is Ready in Under an Hour easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is This Dump-and-Bake Chicken Piccata Casserole Is Ready in Under an Hour healthy?
- This Dump-and-Bake Chicken Piccata Casserole Is Ready in Under an Hour has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 559.45 calories and 49.92 g of protein, or 100% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1090.7 mg (47% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.86 g (39% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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