Description
Crockpot Chicken Piccata is a delightful, slow-cooked meal that combines the zesty brightness of lemon with tender chicken, garlic, and briny capers. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, this dish is easy to prepare yet impressive enough to steal the show at any dinner table. With minimal prep time, let your crockpot work its magic and enjoy a comforting meal that’s bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup capers, drained
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup freshly chopped parsley
Instructions
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add seasoned chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides (about 4-5 minutes).
- Add Aromatics: Add minced garlic to the skillet for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Combine in Crockpot: Place seared chicken in the crockpot. Pour over broth and lemon juice. Sprinkle capers evenly.
- Slow Cook: Set the crockpot on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Finish with Freshness: Before serving, sprinkle chopped parsley over the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 110mg