Description
This Easy Crockpot Chicken Piccata recipe offers a delicious and effortless way to enjoy a classic Italian dish. Tender chicken is infused with the vibrant flavors of lemon, capers, and garlic, all cooked to perfection in your slow cooker. It’s a wholesome and satisfying meal ideal for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2–3 lemons)
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Lemon slices, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder on both sides.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Sear the chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned (optional, for added flavor).
- Transfer the chicken breasts to the crockpot.
- In a bowl, combine the chicken broth, lemon juice, capers, and minced garlic.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken breasts in the crockpot.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Check for doneness: the internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165°F (75°C).
- Shred or slice the chicken for serving.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and fresh lemon slices.
- Serve the Crockpot Chicken Piccata.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce ingredients for a couple of hours before cooking.
- If cooking on high, check the chicken at around 2-3 hours to prevent overcooking.
- Experiment by adding herbs like thyme or rosemary for extra flavor.
- For a creamy texture, add a splash of heavy cream to the sauce.
- Add capers and artichoke hearts for a Mediterranean twist.
- Serve with gluten-free pasta or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freeze cooked chicken piccata for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 278 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: N/A