Description

This Crockpot Chicken Piccata is a comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts slow-cooked in a tangy lemon, caper, and white wine sauce. The chicken is first lightly browned to develop a rich flavor before being slow-cooked in a luscious sauce that is finished with butter and fresh parsley. Perfect for an easy, hands-off dinner that delivers classic Italian-inspired taste.

Ingredients

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Chicken

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil

Sauce

1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons capers
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Lemon slices, for garnish

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Instructions

Prepare the Chicken: In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt, and black pepper. Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, coating both sides evenly to prepare for browning.
Brown the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side until they develop a light golden-brown crust, which adds depth of flavor.
Transfer to Crockpot: Place the browned chicken breasts into the crockpot, laying them flat to ensure even cooking.
Prepare the Sauce: Using the same skillet, add chicken broth, dry white wine, and lemon juice. Simmer the mixture while scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the pan; this will enrich the sauce.
Slow Cook: Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken in the crockpot. Sprinkle capers on top, cover, and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours. The slow cooking will tenderize the chicken and meld the flavors beautifully.
Finish the Sauce: Remove the chicken from the crockpot and place on a serving dish. Stir butter into the remaining sauce in the crockpot until melted and smooth. Pour this finished sauce over the chicken breasts. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and lemon slices before serving.

Notes

You can substitute dry white wine with additional chicken broth if you prefer a non-alcoholic version.
Make sure not to overcook the chicken in the crockpot to prevent dryness; cooking times may vary slightly depending on your crockpot model.
For extra zest, add a little more lemon juice to the sauce before serving.
Serve with steamed vegetables, rice, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.