Description
Crockpot Chicken Piccata is a comforting, flavorful dish that brings the essence of Italian cuisine right to your kitchen. With tender chicken simmered in a zesty lemon and garlic sauce, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Just set it and forget it, allowing the vibrant flavors to meld together beautifully. Serve it over pasta or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce, making every meal feel like a cozy family feast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1/4 cup caper berries
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 2 tbsp butter (for sauce)
- cooked pasta (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Mince garlic and squeeze lemon juice.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper; sear until golden brown on both sides.
- Layer seared chicken in crockpot; top with garlic and capers. Pour in broth and lemon juice.
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning on top; cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Once cooked, remove chicken and whisk butter into remaining juices to create the sauce.
- Serve chicken with sauce over pasta or rice, garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 53g
- Cholesterol: 120mg