This protein-packed chicken piccata casserole brings all the flavors of classic chicken piccata together in one dish.

Its the easiest piccata youll ever makeno dredging or sauce required!

Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.

a recipe photo of the Chicken Piccata Casserole

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Toss chicken in a medium bowl with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until coated.

Transfer to a plate.

(Do not wipe the pan clean.)

the ingredients to make the Chicken Piccata Casserole

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist Jennifer Wendorf

Add butter and lemon slices to the pan.

Cook until lemon is golden on both sides, about 1 minute.

Transfer the lemon to the plate with the chicken.

a step in making the Chicken Piccata Casserole

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist Jennifer Wendorf

(Do not wipe the pan clean.)

Add orzo and garlic to the pan.

Add wine; cook, stirring constantly, until mostly absorbed, about 1 minute.

a step in making the Chicken Piccata Casserole

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist Jennifer Wendorf

Add broth, kale, capers and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.

Bring to a boil over high heat; stir.

Return the chicken, lemon slices and any accumulated juices to the pan.

a step in making the Chicken Piccata Casserole

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist Jennifer Wendorf

a step in making the Chicken Piccata Casserole

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist Jennifer Wendorf