Description
Cozy Crockpot Chicken Piccata is a delightful slow-cooked dish that combines tender chicken with a tangy, lemon-infused sauce. With minimal effort and maximum flavor, this recipe makes for the perfect comfort food on busy weeknights or chilly evenings. Serve it over pasta, rice, or zoodles for a satisfying meal that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 large lemons (zest and juice)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tbsp capers, rinsed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients: mince garlic, zest and juice lemons, rinse capers, and chop parsley.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Place seasoned chicken in the crockpot; add sautéed garlic, lemon juice and zest, chicken broth, and capers.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Serve chicken drizzled with sauce and garnished with parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, sear the chicken before adding it to the crockpot.- You can substitute chicken with turkey or tofu for different variations.- Add veggies like cherry tomatoes or spinach for extra nutrition.