Crockpot Chicken Piccata Recipe
This Crockpot Chicken Piccata is a delicious and easy slow cooker recipe featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a tangy lemon and caper sauce. Perfect for a low-fat, flavorful meal, this recipe uses simple ingredients and minimal preparation, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-4 hours on low or 1.5-2 hours on high
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes to 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Chicken and Coating
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- Butter-flavored cooking spray
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Light Land O’Lakes Whipped Butter
- 1 cup fat-free chicken broth
- 1/2 cup white cooking wine
- 1/2 cup rinsed and drained capers
- Juice from 4 fresh lemons (about 1/2 cup)
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Garnish (optional)
- Lemon slices
- Fresh parsley or basil
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper. Lightly coat each piece with the all-purpose flour, shaking off any excess.
- Brown the chicken: Spray the bottom of a large skillet with butter-flavored cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until lightly browned but not cooked through. This step adds flavor but does not cook the chicken fully.
- Transfer to crockpot: Place the browned chicken breasts evenly in the crockpot. Sprinkle capers over the chicken.
- Make the sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the fat-free chicken broth, white cooking wine, lemon juice, and Light Land O’Lakes Whipped Butter. Pour this mixture over the chicken in the crockpot.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or on high for 1.5-2 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Thicken the sauce: About 15 minutes before serving, mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water until smooth. Stir this slurry into the crockpot sauce to thicken it. Increase the crockpot heat to high if on low setting and cook uncovered until the sauce thickens.
- Serve and garnish: Spoon chicken and sauce onto plates or a serving dish. Garnish with lemon slices and chopped fresh parsley or basil if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- For best results, brown the chicken before placing it in the crockpot to develop deeper flavor.
- You can substitute the white cooking wine with additional chicken broth or a splash of white grape juice if you prefer not to use alcohol.
- Adjust seasoning to taste after cooking, adding more salt or pepper if needed.
- This recipe pairs well with cooked pasta, rice, or steamed vegetables.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently to avoid drying out the chicken.
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