Description
Crockpot Chicken Piccata is a comforting Italian-inspired dish that features tender chicken simmered in a tangy lemon caper sauce. This effortless recipe allows the flavors to meld beautifully while you go about your day, making it perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or gatherings with friends. With its savory depth and vibrant presentation, this dish is sure to become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup non-pareil capers
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into smaller pieces for even cooking.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Transfer garlic to the crockpot and add chicken breasts, lemon juice, capers, and chicken broth. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is cooked through.
- To thicken the sauce, remove the chicken and mix cornstarch with water; stir into the sauce until bubbling.
- Return the chicken to the pot to absorb more sauce before serving with fresh parsley on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (170g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 130mg