Description
This Crockpot Chicken Piccata recipe is a must-try for chicken lovers. It features tender chicken breasts slow-cooked in a zesty, savory lemon and caper sauce, making each bite deliciously flavorful. With minimal prep, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or a casual weekend meal. Enjoy the buttery, tangy flavors of this gourmet dish with little effort.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons capers
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Lemon slices, for garnish
Instructions
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Prepare the Chicken: In a shallow dish, mix flour, salt, and pepper. Coat each chicken breast in the flour mixture, ensuring both sides are covered.
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Brown the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly browned.
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Transfer to Crockpot: Move the browned chicken breasts to your crockpot.
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Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, add chicken broth, white wine, and lemon juice. Simmer while scraping up browned bits from the skillet.
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Slow Cook: Pour the sauce over the chicken in the crockpot and sprinkle with capers. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
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Finish the Sauce: Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the crockpot and place it on a serving dish. Stir butter into the sauce and let it melt, then pour the sauce over the chicken. Garnish with parsley and lemon slices.
Notes
Bone-In Chicken: If using bone-in chicken, extend cooking time by about an hour.
Substitutes: If you don’t have white wine, replace it with more chicken broth or a bit more lemon juice for added tang.
Freezing: This dish freezes well for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave.
Gluten-Free: For a gluten-free version, replace the flour with a gluten-free flour alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker (Crockpot)
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 320 kcal
