Description
Discover the delicious and healthy Crock Pot Lemony Chicken Piccata – a simple, flavorful chicken dinner idea packed with bright lemon flavors, tangy capers, and tender chicken breasts. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this easy slow cooker recipe offers a low-calorie, low-carb, and protein-rich meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour or almond flour (for low carb option)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Optional: lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Begin by seasoning the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Lightly dredge each breast in flour, ensuring an even coat.
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Skip this step if you prefer entirely slow cooker cooking.
- Place the seared chicken into your Crock-Pot. Pour in chicken broth, lemon juice, garlic, and Italian seasoning. Sprinkle capers on top.
- Set your slow cooker to low and cook for 4-6 hours until the chicken is tender and flavorful.
- Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a serving plate. Spoon sauce over and garnish with chopped parsley and lemon slices. Serve with your favorite side dishes like healthy pasta or vegetables.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, remove the chicken after cooking, transfer the sauce to a saucepan, and simmer to reduce and thicken.
- Use almond flour as a low-carb alternative to all-purpose flour.
- Garnish with extra lemon juice for added brightness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast with sauce
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg