Effortless Crockpot Chicken Piccata – Light, Lemony & Melt-in-Your-Mouth Tender
An easy, slow-cooked version of the classic Italian lemon-caper chicken dish. Tender, bright, and flavorful — ready to pair with pasta or potatoes for a comforting dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
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1 tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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¼ cup all-purpose flour (optional)
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1 tbsp olive oil
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
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⅓ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
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1 lemon, thinly sliced
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3 tbsp capers, drained
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1 tsp Italian seasoning or 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
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2 tbsp butter
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Cooked pasta or mashed potatoes, for serving
Instructions
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Season chicken with salt and pepper. Lightly coat in flour if using.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear chicken 2–3 minutes per side. Transfer to crockpot.
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Add garlic, capers, lemon slices, lemon juice, chicken broth, and seasoning.
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Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–2.5 hours, until chicken is tender.
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Remove chicken. Stir in butter to finish the sauce.
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Return chicken to sauce or serve plated with sauce spooned over the top.
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Garnish with parsley. Serve with pasta, rice, or potatoes.
Notes
Use thighs for juicier results. Add spinach or artichokes at the end for extra veggies. Gluten-free version: skip flour or use GF flour blend.