Description
Crockpot Chicken Piccata is a delightful twist on the classic Italian dish that brings restaurant-quality flavors to your home with minimal effort. Tender chicken breasts are slow-cooked in a tangy lemon, caper, and butter sauce, infusing each bite with an irresistible zest. This hassle-free recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, allowing you to savor a comforting meal without spending hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place them at the bottom of the crockpot.
- Sprinkle the minced garlic over the chicken.
- In a bowl, mix together the lemon juice, chicken broth, butter, and capers; pour over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Before serving, sprinkle with fresh parsley and drizzle sauce over the chicken.
- Serve with pasta or rice for a complete meal.
- 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: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg