Despite my deep love for projects like multi-layered lasagna and homemade challah bread, I also have a soft spot for lazy cooking. You know what I’m talking about — the kind of meal that comes together relatively quickly, with everything cooking in one pot.

I’m always searching for new ways to achieve a one-pot, one-bowl dinner, which is why I was so excited to combine the flavors of a classic chicken piccata with orzo.

Here, orzo cooks quickly and can take on the consistency of a traditional risotto when cooked with enough liquid. Add in some browned chicken thighs, lemon, capers and greens, and top the whole thing with a garlicky, buttery mixture of toasted breadcrumbs and parsley, and you’ve got a flavorful meal that’s ready in just over half an hour.