Description
Crock Pot Lemony Chicken Piccata is your ticket to a quick and delicious meal that brings the taste of Italy right to your table. This dish features tender chicken simmered in a bright, zesty lemon sauce with capers, creating a delightful balance of flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe requires minimal effort while delivering maximum impact. Serve it over pasta or rice for an impressive yet easy dinner that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 3 fresh lemons, juiced and zested
- 1/4 cup capers, drained
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (plus more for garnish)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Sear each side of the chicken for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together lemon juice, minced garlic, chicken broth, and lemon zest.
- Add capers to the sauce mixture. Pour this over the seared chicken in the Crock Pot.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Once cooked, shred or slice the chicken and top with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg