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Creamy Chicken Piccata Casserole

Published: Sep 25, 2023 · Updated: Feb 29, 2024 by Marye

Creamy chicken piccata casserole is a comforting recipe with tender chicken, zesty lemon, and capers, all tucked under a golden, crispy, buttery crumb topping. Your family will love it, and you'll love how easy it is to whip up.
Total time for the recipe to be finished.Total Time 50 minutes minutes
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I've taken one of our favorite Italian recipes and turned it into an easy casserole recipe!

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Table of Contents
  • 🗝️ Key takeaways
  • 🧾 Ingredients
  • 📖 Variations
  • 🔪 Instructions
  • Casserole times and temps
  • 🥫 How to store leftovers
  • 💭 Things to know
  • 👩‍🍳 FAQs
  • 📚 Related recipes
  • 🍽️ Serve with chicken piccata casserole with...
  • 📞 The last word
  • 📖 Recipe
  • 💬 Comments

🗝️ Key takeaways

  • This easy recipe has the comforting, rich flavor of a classic Italian dish but takes less than five minutes of active prep—and no frying!
  • Serve this pasta dish on busy weeknights and enjoy a few moments of peace gathered around the dinner table.
  • Learn my secret ingredients for a lusciously creamy chicken piccata recipe that doesn't split—no fussy roux needed, either.

Chicken piccata casserole is a perfect weeknight dinner that tastes as if it came straight from your favorite Italian restaurant.

The buttery, toasted breadcrumbs give you that fried, crispy chicken feeling, and the creamy lemon sauce is good enough to lick off your plate!

🧾 Ingredients

This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the green recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.

Labeled ingredients for this recipe.

📖 Variations

  • Shredded chicken works best, but you could use ground chicken or turkey. The texture will be different, but you'll still get great flavor.
  • I used shells, but pick whichever bite-sized shape you like. Elbow, bowtie, and penne pasta would all work great, too.
  • Replace a quarter cup or so of the chicken broth with some dry white wine (maybe a nice pinot grigio) for a fancy touch!
  • Make a one-dish meal by stirring in some mushrooms, spinach, broccoli, or asparagus. I'd blanch veggies in pasta water for 2-3 minutes first.
  • Feel free to add some lemon zest on top of the breadcrumbs if you want the lemon flavor to be really prominent.

🔪 Instructions

This is an overview of the instructions. Full instructions are in the green recipe card at the bottom of the page.

Step by step images showing how to make chicken piccata casserole.
  1. Whisk together the alfredo sauce, cream of chicken soup, and chicken stock. Add the cream cheese and melt in the microwave.
  2. Add capers, chicken, garlic, parmesan, and cooked pasta. Mix and spoon into a casserole dish.
  3. Melt butter and toast breadcrumbs in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the chicken/piccata sauce mixture and bake.

Casserole times and temps

Sometimes you need to bake two things at once - here's how to adjust the time and/or temperatures of your casserole!

These times are only an estimate. Be sure to check your casserole often. It's done when an instant-read thermometer registers 165F when stuck in the middle of the casserole.

TemperatureTimeTime From Frozen
300F1 hour 10 minutes2 hours 20 minutes
325F1 hour2 hours
350F40 minutes1 hour 20 minutes
375F30-351 hour
400F25-3050 minutes

🥫 How to store leftovers

This creamy lemon chicken piccata recipe makes great leftovers—it's comfort food that keeps on comforting!

Refrigerate

Let it cool first, then cover the baking dish with a piece of tight plastic or foil. In the fridge, it'll last for five days.

Freeze

To make leftovers last longer, carefully portion them into an airtight container. Store in the freezer for up to three months.

Reheat

The best way to reheat a casserole is in the oven at the same temp you originally cooked it. It'll take 20-30 minutes. Start covered with foil, but remove it for the last few minutes to re-crisp the topping.

However, you can use the microwave if you're short on time. Heat in 1-2 minute increments until hot. The breadcrumbs likely will be a little soggy, but it'll still taste fabulous!

Overhead view of chicken piccata casserole on a plate showing the crispy buttered breadcrumb topping.

💭 Things to know

Expert Tip: Don't overcook your pasta, or it'll get mushy in the casserole. Make sure it's al dente—cooked but still has a little bite.

  • To get the most bang for your buck, choose plump lemons that feel heavy. They'll have the most lemon juice inside.
  • I love using up leftover chicken in this recipe. You can also buy a rotisserie chicken for easy prep if you don't have any.
  • The cream of chicken soup, alfredo sauce, and cream cheese make the creamy sauce taste rich and flavorful. I don't recommend experimenting with swaps such as heavy cream or whole milk.
  • Grate your own parmesan cheese! It's so much more flavorful that way.
  • Prep the casserole in advance, storing it in the fridge for one or two days. You can also freeze uncooked casserole for three months.

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👩‍🍳 FAQs

Can you explain what a classic chicken piccata is?

A classic chicken piccata recipe refers to tender chicken breast which is fried 'til crispy. It's served over angel hair pasta and coated in a tangy lemon sauce with capers. Good, but takes a lot of steps.

What's the best chicken for piccata casserole?

Leftover chicken or a rotisserie chicken work great. Otherwise, I'll just cook some chicken cutlets using one of these easy methods.

What are capers? Can I swap them with something?

Capers are tart little flower buds. They have a sharp, briny taste, sort of like green olives—though they're not related to each other. You can swap them with chopped olives or anchovies if you need.

How do I know the casserole is done cooking?

It should be bubbly, and the breadcrumbs will still have a nice, toasty, golden-brown look. Since all the ingredients are pre-cooked, you don't have to worry about anything being raw inside.

Overhead view of chicken piccata casserole garnished with lemon slices.

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🍽️ Serve with chicken piccata casserole with...

It's not a true Italian meal if you don't have garlic breadsticks with your chicken piccata casserole. Plus, you'll want 'em to scoop up the creamy lemon butter sauce!

To fill everyone, I always like to add a veggie on the side, like steamed broccoli, asparagus, or refreshing Italian green bean salad. If you're looking for dessert, why not finish off with a sweet, citrusy treat, like Grandma's favorite no-bake lemon icebox pie?

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📞 The last word

Whether you're cooking this easy chicken casserole for a special occasion or a quiet night in, I hope it brings warmth and joy to your table.

And maybe a little extra time for you.

If you click on the number of servings in the recipe card you can adjust the measurements up or down for the exact number of servings you need.

If you love this recipe please comment below and give it 5 stars!

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Creamy Chicken Piccata Casserole

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Creamy chicken piccata casserole is a comforting recipe with tender chicken, zesty lemon, and capers, all tucked under a golden, crispy, buttery crumb topping. Your family will love it, and you'll love how easy it is to whip up.
Course Casserole,Main Dish - Chicken
Cuisine American - Vintage
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes
Resting Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
Servings:8
Calories:699
Author:Marye Audet-White

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces shell macaroni, cooked and drained
  • 15 ounces alfredo sauce
  • 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup
  • ¾ cup chicken stock
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, cut in cubes
  • ⅓ cup lemon juice
  • 4 cups chicken, cooked diced
  • 4 ounces capers, drained
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Breadcrumbs

  • ⅓ cup butter
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  • Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions . Drain and set aside.
  • In a large, microwave safe bowl stir the Alfredo sauce, the cream of chicken soup, and the chicken stock together.
  • Add the cream cheese.
  • Microwave until the cream cheese is soft and can be whisked in to the Alfredo mixture.
  • Add the lemon juice and whisk until smooth.
  • Add chopped chicken, capers, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and cooked pasta.
  • Stir to coat.
  • Spoon pasta mixture to the prepared baking dish.
  • Top with toasted breadcrumbs
  • Bake uncovered for 40 to 50 minutes, until bubbly.

Breadcrumbs

  • Melt the butter in a skillet.
  • Add breadcrumbs.
  • Stir constantly until the breadcrumbs are golden brown.
  • Remove from heat.

Notes

Storage:
Cover and refrigerate 3 to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Tips:
  • Don't overcook the pasta.
  • The cream of chicken soup, alfredo sauce, and cream cheese make the creamy sauce taste rich and flavorful. I don't recommend experimenting with swaps such as heavy cream or whole milk.
  • Prep the casserole in advance, storing it in the fridge for one or two days. You can also freeze uncooked casserole for three months.
  • Nutrition Facts

    Calories: 699kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 1509mg | Potassium: 364mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 703IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 182mg | Iron: 3mg

    Nutrition information is estimated as a courtesy. If using for medical purposes, please verify information using your own nutritional calculator. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    This recipe has been tested several times. If you choose to use other ingredients, or change the technique in some way, the results may not be the same.

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    1. Susan Turcsany says

      February 29, 2024 at 10:50 am

      5 stars
      This came out really great! I followed your instructions exactly (sometimes I substitute/ change a few things) but I had all the ingredients on hand. Used leftover store bought rotisserie chicken and bowtie paste. Didn't have any leftovers to reheat for another meal as I gave family members some doggie bags to take home. They loved it and it's really easy to make. This is a great dish to bring to a potluck.

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    2. Beth Thomas says

      September 30, 2023 at 12:31 pm

      5 stars
      This is soooooo TASTY! THANKS for this new family classic for us.

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