Description
A simple, healthy, and flavorful chicken piccata made in the crockpot with just five ingredients. Perfect for busy weeknights and hands-off cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 medium fresh lemons (juice and zest)
- 3 tablespoons capers (rinsed and drained)
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Pat your chicken breasts dry with paper towels to help the sauce stick better and prevent steaming.
- In a small bowl, combine the juice and zest of 2 lemons, minced garlic, rinsed and drained capers, and chicken broth. Stir to combine.
- Place the chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of the crockpot. Pour the lemon-caper mixture evenly over the top.
- Cover and cook on low for about 3 to 4 hours or until chicken is tender and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F / 74°C). Avoid lifting the lid frequently.
- Carefully remove chicken breasts and place on serving plates. Spoon the lemon-caper sauce over the top. For a thicker sauce, transfer the sauce to a saucepan and simmer on the stovetop for a few minutes to reduce.
Notes
[‘Rinse capers to reduce saltiness and prevent overpowering the sauce.’, ‘Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best flavor.’, ‘Pat chicken dry before cooking to help sauce cling and avoid watery texture.’, ‘Check chicken for doneness starting at 3 hours to avoid overcooking.’, ‘For thicker sauce, reduce it on the stovetop after slow cooking.’, ‘Serve immediately to keep chicken juicy and tender.’, ‘Prep ingredients before starting to save time.’]
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 to 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast wit
- Calories: 280
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Protein: 38
Keywords: chicken piccata, crockpot chicken, slow cooker dinner, healthy chicken recipe, lemon caper sauce, easy family dinner