How to Make Chicken Piccata Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken Piccata Casserole is a delicious twist on the classic Italian dish, Chicken Piccata. This casserole takes all the flavors of the traditional recipe and combines them into a comforting, hearty dish that is perfect for any weeknight dinner. With tender chicken, tangy lemon, briny capers, and a rich, creamy sauce, this casserole is sure to become a family favorite.

The first step in making Chicken Piccata Casserole is to prepare the chicken. You'll want to start by cutting bonele...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup half-and-half
  • ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • ¼ cup capers, drained
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 (8 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 medium lemon, sliced
  • 3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Stir in flour and garlic; stir constantly until garlic is fragrant and flour is mixed well, about 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth and half-and-half. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently, until sauce is bubbly and thick, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove the skillet from heat and stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, capers, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  • Slice each chicken breast lengthwise into 2 cutlets. Place in a single layer in the prepared dish. Season with salt and pepper. Spread the sauce evenly over the chicken and top with lemon slices.
  • Combine remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs. Sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the chicken reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 20 to 25 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
  • Nutrition

    251 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 86mg
    • Sodium: 502mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 20mg
    • Calcium: 166mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 241mg