Description
Creamy Crockpot Chicken Piccata: Tender chicken, tangy lemon, capers, cooked low and slow for a comforting and crowd-pleasing meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds (900g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup (120ml) chicken broth
- ¼ cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice (approximately 2 medium lemons)
- 3 tablespoons (45g) butter
- 3 tablespoons (45ml) olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅔ cup (160ml) heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Step 1: Begin by preparing your chicken. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps the seasonings adhere better. Season both sides with salt and pepper. For even cooking, ensure your chicken breasts are similar in thickness – if necessary, gently pound thicker parts to achieve uniform thickness.
- Step 2: In your slow cooker, combine chicken broth, lemon juice, butter, olive oil, minced garlic, capers, and Italian seasoning. Stir gently to mix the liquids. This creates the flavorful bath that will infuse your Creamy Crockpot Chicken Piccata with its signature tangy brightness.
- Step 3: Carefully place the seasoned chicken breasts into the liquid mixture, ensuring they’re partially submerged. Cover with the lid and cook on low heat for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours. The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is tender enough to be easily shredded with a fork.
- Step 4: When approximately 30 minutes of cooking time remains, pour in the heavy cream and gently stir to incorporate it with the cooking liquid. This late addition prevents the cream from separating during the long cooking process while still allowing enough time for the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Step 5: In a small bowl, create a slurry by whisking together the cornstarch and water until smooth. With about 15 minutes of cooking time remaining, stir this mixture into the crockpot. This will thicken your sauce to the perfect consistency – luxurious and coat-the-back-of-a-spoon thick, but not gloppy or gelatinous.
- Step 6: Just before serving your Creamy Crockpot Chicken Piccata, gently stir the sauce and taste for seasoning, adjusting with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish generously with freshly chopped parsley for a pop of color and fresh flavor that complements the rich sauce perfectly.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 170mg