Name: Chicken Piccata
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 4 h 30 min
Total time: 4 h 50 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; ½ cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend); ½ tsp salt; ½ tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp butter; ½ cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed recommended); ½ cup chicken broth; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tbsp capers, drained; 2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for thickening)

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Effortless Preparation: Utilizing the slow cooker minimizes hands-on time, making it perfect for busy days.

Flavorful and Tender: The low and slow cooking process ensures the chicken absorbs the vibrant lemon and caper flavors, resulting in moist and tender meat.

Versatile Serving Options: Pairs wonderfully with pasta, rice, or vegetables, allowing for flexible meal planning.

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

½ cup all-purpose flour

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons butter

½ cup lemon juice

½ cup chicken broth

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

2 garlic cloves, minced

3 tablespoons capers, drained

2 tablespoons cornstarch

2 tablespoons water

(Tip: You’ll find the full list of ingredients and measurements in the recipe card below.)

Directions

Prepare the Chicken: In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, and black pepper. Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coat.

Sear the Chicken: In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the coated chicken breasts and brown them on both sides, approximately 2 minutes per side. The goal is to achieve a golden crust; the chicken will finish cooking in the slow cooker.

Assemble in Slow Cooker: Place the browned chicken breasts into the slow cooker. In a separate bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, chicken broth, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic. Pour this mixture over the chicken. Sprinkle the capers on top.

Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 hours.

Thicken the Sauce: After 4 hours, remove the chicken breasts and set them aside. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir this into the sauce in the slow cooker to thicken it. Return the chicken to the slow cooker and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes.

Serve: Once the sauce has thickened, serve the chicken piccata over your choice of pasta, rice, or alongside roasted vegetables.

Chicken Piccata

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This Slow Cooker Chicken Piccata delivers all the classic flavors of the traditional Italian dish with minimal effort. Tender chicken breasts are slow-cooked in a zesty lemon-butter sauce with capers, resulting in a rich, tangy, and elegant meal. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy crockpot recipe pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or vegetables!

Author: Ava
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time: 4 hours 50 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Gluten Free

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken:
- In a shallow dish, mix flour, salt, and black pepper.
- Dredge chicken breasts in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
Sear the Chicken: (Optional but recommended for extra flavor)
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter, and sear chicken for about 2 minutes per side until golden brown.
Assemble in the Slow Cooker:
- Place the browned chicken in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, chicken broth, Dijon mustard, and garlic.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken and sprinkle with capers.
Cook:
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until the chicken is tender.
Thicken the Sauce:
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- Mix cornstarch and water to make a slurry, then stir into the sauce.
- Return chicken to the slow cooker, cover, and cook on high for 30 minutes until sauce thickens.
Serve & Enjoy:
- Serve over pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or lemon slices if desired.