Description
Cozy Crockpot Chicken Piccata is a heartwarming dish that combines tender chicken with a zesty lemon sauce and briny capers, creating a comforting meal that’s perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners. This easy-to-make recipe requires minimal prep time and delivers robust flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Let your slow cooker work its magic while you enjoy the delightful aroma filling your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp capers
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat dry chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter and sear chicken for 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer chicken to the crockpot. Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet for 30 seconds.
- Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers; scrape up browned bits. Pour over chicken in the crockpot.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours.
- Once cooked, remove chicken and stir in chopped parsley into the sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: - For a twist, substitute lime juice for lemon or add spinach for extra nutrition. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.