Description
Crockpot Chicken Piccata is a delightful dish that fills your home with the inviting aroma of tender chicken simmered in a zesty lemon caper sauce. This effortless recipe transforms busy weeknights into stress-free culinary experiences, perfect for family dinners or gatherings. With its rich flavor and beautiful presentation, it’s sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (24 oz)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 large lemons (juice only)
- 3 tbsp capers, rinsed
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry; season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute), then stir in capers.
- Transfer chicken to the crockpot; pour garlic-caper mix, chicken broth, and lemon juice over the top.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Optional: For a thicker sauce, mix equal parts cornstarch and water to create a slurry, adding it during the last hour of cooking.
- Serve over pasta or rice and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 125mg