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Crockpot Chicken Piccata Recipe

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This Crockpot Chicken Piccata recipe offers a delicious and easy way to prepare tender, flavorful chicken breasts infused with garlic, lemon, and capers. Perfect for a hands-off meal, the slow cooker gently simmers the chicken, resulting in juicy meat and a tangy sauce enhanced with butter and fresh parsley. Serve it over pasta or rice for a comforting and satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning

Sauce

  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
  • 1/4 cup caper berries
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Optional

  • Cooked pasta or rice for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Mince the garlic cloves finely and squeeze fresh lemon juice from about 2 lemons into a small bowl to be ready for use.
  2. Brown the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear them in the hot oil until each side is golden brown. This step locks in flavor and texture before slow cooking.
  3. Assemble in Crockpot: Place the seared chicken breasts in the crockpot in a single layer. Top evenly with minced garlic and caper berries, then pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
  4. Add Seasoning and Cook: Sprinkle Italian seasoning over the ingredients in the crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or on high for 3 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
  5. Make the Sauce: Once cooking is complete, carefully remove the chicken breasts from the crockpot and set aside. Whisk 2 tablespoons of butter into the remaining cooking juices until melted and combined smoothly to create a rich sauce.
  6. Serve: Plate the chicken and spoon the buttery lemon-caper sauce over the top. Garnish generously with chopped fresh parsley. Serve alongside cooked pasta or rice if desired for a complete meal.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, you can substitute caper berries with capers if desired.
  • Searing the chicken before slow cooking is key to developing depth of flavor and texture.
  • Adjust cooking time if using smaller or larger chicken breasts to ensure they are fully cooked through.
  • This dish pairs well with a light side salad or steamed vegetables for a balanced meal.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Keywords: Chicken Piccata, Crockpot Chicken, Slow Cooker Dinner, Easy Chicken Recipes, Lemon Chicken, Capers, Italian Chicken Dish

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