Description
Crockpot Chicken Piccata is a delightful, hassle-free dish that combines tender chicken with a zesty lemon and caper sauce. This one-pot meal simmers slowly in your crockpot, filling your kitchen with a mouthwatering aroma. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, it presents beautifully over pasta or rice. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, you’ll impress family and friends without the culinary stress. Get ready to savor the flavors of this Italian classic!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp capers, rinsed
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from chicken breasts and pat dry.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter, add garlic and capers, and sauté until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes). Transfer to the crockpot.
- Pour lemon juice and chicken broth over the chicken in the crockpot.
- Sprinkle oregano and black pepper on top; stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, remove chicken and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 150mg