Easy Chicken Piccata
This Easy Chicken Piccata recipe is always a big hit in our house. The creamy sauce combined with the tangy lemon flavor is a perfect combination for great meal. The cleanup is simple and quick.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 389kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breast boneless skinless
- 10.5 oz Cream of Chicken soup (1 can)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 4 oz capers (1/2 jar)
- 3/4 cup parmesan cheese shredded
- 1 tsp garlic power
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Garnish
- 1 lemon thinly sliced
- Fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375˚F.
- Mix the cream of chicken soup, lemon juice, capers, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, garlic, salt and pepper together in a bowl.
- Lay the chicken breasts flat on the bottom of a large casserole dish. Pour the cream of chicken soup mixture over the top and spread it evenly. Top with the remaining 1/4 cup parmesan cheese and top with two lemon slices on each chicken breast.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (160˚F internal temp) and the sides are bubbly.
- Add freshly chopped parsley over top and serve. Remove lemon slices before eating. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can cut the chicken in half, chunks, or use chicken tenderloins in lieu of full chicken breasts to make serving easier. Cooking time may be reduced.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator or in the freezer for up to a month.
Nutrition
Serving: 8oz chicken and 1/2 cup sauce | Calories: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 65g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 1157mg | Sugar: 2g