Description
Crockpot Chicken Piccata is an effortless yet elegant dish that transforms your dining experience with its bright lemony sauce, tender chicken, and bursts of caper flavor. This easy recipe simmers away in your slow cooker, filling your home with mouthwatering aromas and creating a meal that is perfect for family gatherings or entertaining friends. Serve it over pasta or rice for a well-rounded dinner that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tbsp capers, drained
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes).
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Sear each side in the skillet until lightly browned.
- Add lemon juice and chicken broth to the skillet along with capers; combine flavors.
- Transfer everything to the crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours until chicken is tender.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving over pasta or rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 65g
- Cholesterol: 130mg