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Crockpot Chicken Piccata

Crockpot Chicken Piccata

Tender chicken breasts slow-cooked in a bright, tangy lemon-caper sauce. This easy crockpot recipe delivers classic Chicken Piccata flavor with minimal hands-on effort.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 410

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts Pounded lightly to even thickness
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour For dredging
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
For the Piccata Sauce
  • 1 cup chicken broth Low sodium preferred
  • 0.5 cup dry white wine Such as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc (optional, substitute with more broth)
  • 0.5 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 0.33 cup butter Cut into pieces
  • 0.25 cup capers Drained
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley Chopped, for garnish
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch Mixed with 2 tbsp cold water for slurry
  • 1 tbsp olive oil For searing (optional)

Method
 

Instructions
  1. If searing, lightly dredge the chicken breasts in the flour seasoned with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly golden. This step is optional but adds color/texture.
  2. Place the seared (or unseared) chicken breasts in a single layer in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, white wine (if using), and lemon juice.
  4. Pour the liquid mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker. Cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and easily shredded.
  5. Carefully remove the cooked chicken and place it on a cutting board. Shred or slice the chicken and return it to the slow cooker insert.
  6. In a small saucepan, combine the remaining cooking liquid from the crockpot with the cornstarch slurry. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly (about 3-5 minutes).
  7. Remove the sauce from the heat. Whisk in the cold butter pieces one at a time until fully emulsified, creating a rich, glossy sauce. Stir in the drained capers.
  8. Pour the finished sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker and gently toss to coat. Let it sit on the 'Warm' setting for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish generously with fresh parsley.

Notes

This dish is traditionally served over freshly cooked angel hair pasta or alongside mashed potatoes to soak up the delicious sauce. For a brighter flavor, add a teaspoon of Dijon mustard to the sauce mixture before thickening.