A flavorful Crockpot Chicken Piccata recipe featuring tender chicken breasts cooked slowly in a tangy lemon, caper, and garlic sauce, perfect for a comforting meal served over pasta or rice.
Total Time:6 hours 15 minutes
Yield:4 servings
Ingredients
Chicken and Seasoning
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper, to taste
Sauce Ingredients
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 olive oil
2 tbsp butter (for sauce)
Garnish and Serving
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Cooked pasta or rice (optional for serving)
Instructions
Prepare Ingredients: Mince the garlic and squeeze the juice from about two lemons to obtain 1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice.
Brown the Chicken: In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Sear each side of the chicken until golden brown, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
Layer in Crockpot: Place the seared chicken breasts into the crockpot. Top them evenly with the minced garlic and caper berries. Pour the low-sodium chicken broth and fresh lemon juice over the chicken.
Add Seasoning and Cook: Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning over the ingredients in the crockpot. Cover and cook on the low setting for 6 hours (or on high for 3 hours) until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
Make the Sauce: Once cooking is complete, carefully remove the chicken breasts. Whisk 2 tablespoons of butter into the remaining juices in the crockpot to create a rich sauce.
Serve: Plate the chicken breasts and spoon the lemon-caper butter sauce over the top. Garnish with 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley. Serve with cooked pasta or rice if desired.
Notes
For a richer flavor, sear the chicken well but avoid overcooking it in the skillet, as it will finish cooking in the crockpot.
If caper berries are unavailable, substitute with 2 tablespoons of capers as an alternative.
Use low-sodium chicken broth to control the saltiness and better complement the tangy flavors.
To make this dish gluten-free, confirm that your broth and seasonings do not contain gluten additives.
Butter helps to thicken and enrich the sauce; for a dairy-free version, use a plant-based butter substitute.
Serve with crusty bread or a green salad for a complete meal.
