Lemon Chicken Piccata over Orzo

Chicken in a tangy lemon sauce flavored with capers, herbs, and artichoke hearts served over orzo.

Prep Time

25-30 Minutes

Servings

2-6 People

Calories

397 Calories

Meal Attribute

High Protein

Large Instructions

Thaw in refrigerator.

In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add orzo pasta and cover. Reduce heat to low and simmer 8-10 min. stirring frequently until all moisture is absorbed and orzo is tender. Remove from heat and set aside.
Meanwhile, heat large saute pan with 2 Tbsp. olive oil over med. high heat. Brown chicken 3-4 min. per side.
Pour 11/2 cups of water into sauce ingredients and massage to blend. Pour into pan with chicken. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 10-15 min. (internal temp. 165°F).
Serve chicken and sauce over orzo.

Medium Instructions

Thaw in refrigerator.

In a med. saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add orzo pasta and cover. Reduce heat to low and simmer 8-10 min. stirring frequently until all moisture is absorbed and orzo is tender. Remove from heat and set aside.
Meanwhile, heat saute pan with 1 Tbsp. olive oil over med. high heat. Brown chicken 3-4 min. per side.
Pour 3/4 cup of water into sauce ingredients and massage to blend. Pour into pan with chicken. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 10-15 min. (internal temp. 165°F).
Serve chicken and sauce over orzo.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

1 chicken breast & 2/3 cup orzo (412g)

Amount per serving

Calories

397

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 11g

14%

Saturated Fat 2g

10%

Trans Fat 0g

Sodium 905mg

39%

Cholesterol 101mg

34%

Total Carbohydrates 30g

11%

Dietary Fiber 5g

18%

Total Sugars 1g

Includes 0g Added Sugars

Protein 45g

Vitamin D 0mcg

Calcium 28mg

Iron 3mg

17%

Potassium 1294mg

28%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Contains: Milk, Soybeans, Wheat

May Contain: Milk, Eggs, Fish, Shellfish, Tree Nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, Soybeans, Sesame.

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Nutritional Information

Nutritional information is per serving unless otherwise stated and are based on standard formulations. For example, if one large dinner was divided into six equal portions, the nutritional information is accurate for one portion.

Variations in ingredients and preparation, as well as substitutions, will increase or decrease any stated nutritional values.