Description
Crockpot Chicken Piccata is a hassle-free weeknight dinner that combines tender chicken breasts with a zesty lemon-garlic sauce. Perfect for busy families, this dish cooks itself while you relax and unwind. With fresh herbs and capers adding depth of flavor, it’s a delicious option for both cozy family dinners and entertaining guests. Serve it over pasta or rice to soak up every drop of the incredible sauce.
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
- 2 tbsp capers, rinsed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by mincing the garlic and squeezing the lemon juice.
- Optional: Sear chicken in olive oil in a skillet until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Place chicken in the crockpot; add garlic, lemon juice, chicken broth, capers, salt, and pepper.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Stir in butter just before serving for a silky sauce finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 47g
- Cholesterol: 130mg