Description
Crockpot Chicken Piccata is a deliciously easy dish that brings tender chicken breasts together with a zesty lemon-caper sauce, all simmered in your slow cooker for maximum flavor. With minimal prep time and effortless cooking, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners. The mouthwatering aroma of garlic and lemon will fill your kitchen, making every bite an unforgettable experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tbsp capers, drained
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping garlic and measuring liquids.
- In a skillet over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and season chicken with salt and pepper. Sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to the crockpot. Add chicken broth, lemon juice, soy sauce, and capers.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Add minced garlic during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Serve hot, drizzled with juices from the pot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg