Easy Crock Pot Lemony Chicken Piccata
A warm, flavorful dish featuring tender chicken, bright lemon, and capers, perfect for weeknights or gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper, to taste for seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for browning
- 1 cup chicken broth for moisture
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice about 2 lemons, for acidity
- 1 piece lemon thinly sliced, for flavor and garnish
- 3 tablespoons capers drained, for briny flavor
- 3 cloves garlic minced, for aromatic depth
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter for richness
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano for herbaceous notes
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for a bit of heat
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour optional, for thickening
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Begin by seasoning the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- Optionally, brown the chicken in a skillet with olive oil over medium heat for a couple of minutes on each side until golden.
- Transfer the seasoned and optionally browned chicken to the crock pot.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, and optional red pepper flakes. Pour this mixture over the chicken.
- Lay the thinly sliced lemon and drained capers on top of the chicken in the crock pot.
- Cover the crock pot and set it to cook on low for 3 to 4 hours.
Final Steps
- If desired, mix in the optional flour to thicken the sauce once the chicken is removed from the crock pot.
- Stir in the unsalted butter until it melts completely.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve this chicken piccata over pasta, rice, or alongside veggies for a comforting meal. Leftovers are great in salads or sandwiches.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g
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