Description

Enjoy tender chicken breasts in a tangy lemon-caper sauce, all cooked to perfection in your crockpot. This Chicken Piccata is a simple yet elegant dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners at home.

Ingredients

Scale

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp fresh cracked black pepper
½ cup cassava or all-purpose flour
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil plus more as needed
2 tbsp butter or ghee (sub vegan butter for dairy-free)
4 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
4 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 large lemons)
2 tbsp capers, drained
2 tbsp parsley, minced for garnish

Instructions

Season chicken breasts evenly with salt and pepper.
Dredge chicken in flour, shaking off excess.
Heat olive oil and butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken 3-4 minutes per side.
Transfer chicken to crockpot. Add smashed garlic, chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers.
Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours or HIGH for 2 hours.
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Serve with sauce spooned over chicken.

Notes

Tips: For thicker sauce, mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp cold water and stir into hot sauce.
Substitutions: Use vegetable broth for vegetarian version.
Storage: Refrigerate in airtight container for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 240 mins
Category: B
Method: Slow Cooked
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 breast
Calories: 320
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 850mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 105mg

Keywords: Crockpot Chicken Piccata, Easy chicken dinner, Slow cooker meals