Description
Indulge in the comforting and sophisticated flavors of Crockpot Chicken Piccata. This effortless dish features tender chicken simmered in a luscious lemon-garlic sauce, enhanced by briny capers and fresh parsley. Perfect for busy weeknights or special family gatherings, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet meal that will impress everyone at the table. With minimal prep time, you can enjoy a delightful dinner without the fuss!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp capers
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Gather and prep all ingredients: mince garlic and chop parsley. Squeeze lemons for juice.
- Optional: Sear chicken by heating olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear each chicken breast for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Place browned chicken in a crockpot. Add lemon juice, chicken broth, garlic, capers, and butter.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- Before serving, sprinkle with fresh parsley for added flavor and color.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg