Slow Cooker Chicken Piccata
This slow cooker version of the chicken Piccata brings all the classic flavors with less hands-on time—Thick, golden chicken breasts are gently browned, then simmered low and slow in a lemony buttery sauce until tender. A great weeknight easy meal.
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 295kcal
Ingredients
- 2.5 to 3 pounds chicken breasts thick; do not butterfly or pound thin
- ½ cup all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Zest from 1 large lemon 2-3 teaspoon
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 (3.5oz) Jar capers lightly rinsed, drained
- 3 Tablespoons butter unsalted, cut into cubes
- Garnish: Chopped parsley lemon slices or fresh grated parmesan.
Instructions
- In a plate or bowl add flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder and dried thyme. Mix until combined.
- Dredge chicken in flour mixture. Shake off excess flour.
- In a large skillet on your stovetop, heat up olive oil.
- Add chicken to the skillet and brown for 1-2 minutes each side.
- Place browned chicken into the slow cooker.
- Deglaze the pan with chicken stock, scraping up any brown bits. Simmer for 3–4 minutes letting the liquid reduce slightly, then pour the liquid around (not over) the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Add lemon zest.
- Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours, checking at 3 hours for an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove the chicken and keep it warm, loosely covered with a paper towel or foil.
Make Sauce
- Mix the lemon juice and cornstarch together to create a slurry. Pour into the slow cooker juices.
- Stir in the capers and cubed butter.
- Mix gently as the butter melts. Cook on high for 10-15 minutes or until it starts to thicken.
- Return the chicken to the slow cooker and gently stir to coat it in the sauce.
- Serve: Over pasta or rice. Garnish with lemon slices, chopped parsley and grated parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Do not add lemon juice at the beginning - cooking it with the chicken may cause bitterness.
- Make sure the oil is hot before browning the chicken to help sear and brown quickly.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix an additional tablespoon of cornstarch with lemon juice or water and stir it in. The sauce will also thicken slightly as it cools.
- To reduce excess condensation, place paper towel strips under the lid of the slow cooker (not touching the food).
- Use a slow cooker liner for easier cleanup.
Nutrition
Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 574mg | Potassium: 742mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 77IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg