Description
Crockpot Chicken Piccata is the epitome of comfort food, featuring succulent chicken simmered in a bright lemon sauce, enhanced with savory capers and fresh herbs. Effortlessly prepared in your slow cooker, this dish not only fills your home with its inviting aroma but also creates unforgettable memories around the dinner table. Perfect for family meals or entertaining guests, this recipe guarantees satisfaction with minimal fuss.
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, drained
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp whole peppercorns
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Sear chicken breasts in olive oil over medium heat until golden brown (3-4 minutes per side).
- Place seared chicken in the crockpot; add garlic, lemon juice, chicken broth, capers, peppercorns, and salt. Stir gently.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until chicken is fork-tender.
- Stir in butter and add parsley just before serving.
- Serve over pasta or with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 115mg