Description

This Perfect Crockpot Chicken Piccata is a tender, flavorful dish made with juicy chicken breasts slow-cooked in a savory lemon, garlic, and caper sauce. The recipe combines the classic flavors of chicken piccata with the convenience of a crockpot, allowing the chicken to cook slowly and absorb all the delicious ingredients resulting in a rich, tangy sauce that pairs beautifully with pasta or vegetables.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Seasoning

2 lb chicken breast
2.5 tsp salt
1.5 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup flour (King Arthur all-purpose flour recommended)

Cooking Ingredients

2.5 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter (unsalted, such as Kerrygold)
4 garlic cloves (freshly minced)
1.5 cups chicken broth
4 tbsp lemon juice
3 tbsp capers
2 tbsp fresh parsley (finely chopped)

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Instructions

Prepare the Chicken: Season the 2 lb chicken breasts with 2.5 tsp salt and 1.5 tsp black pepper. Lightly coat each chicken breast with 1/2 cup flour evenly to help create a slight crust and thicken the sauce later.
Sear the Chicken: Heat 2.5 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the floured chicken breasts for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown but not fully cooked. This initial browning adds flavor and texture before slow cooking.
Add Garlic: Add freshly minced 4 garlic cloves to the skillet and sauté briefly until fragrant, about 30 seconds, careful not to burn.
Transfer to Crockpot: Place the seared chicken breasts in the crockpot. Pour in 1.5 cups chicken broth and 4 tbsp fresh lemon juice over the chicken for a tangy, savory cooking liquid.
Add Capers and Cook: Sprinkle 3 tbsp capers over the chicken. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours to allow the chicken to become tender and absorb all the flavors of the sauce.
Finish with Parsley: Just before serving, sprinkle 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley on top for freshness and color.
Serve: Serve the chicken piccata with the flavorful lemon-caper sauce spooned over the top. This dish pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or steamed vegetables.

Notes

For best flavor and texture, use fresh garlic and fresh lemon juice instead of bottled.
Searing the chicken before adding to the crockpot is key to developing a rich flavor and nice color.
The flour coating helps thicken the sauce during cooking.
This recipe is easy to scale up for more servings by increasing the chicken and liquids proportionally.
To make this dish gluten-free, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.