Description
This Slow Cooker Chicken Piccata recipe is a delicious twist on the classic dish, with tender chicken simmered in a flavorful lemon-caper sauce. Easy to prepare and perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 chicken cutlets (about 1 ½ pounds chicken, thinly sliced)
Coating:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
Sauce:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1 Tbsp. dijon mustard
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 Tbsp. capers, drained
Thickening agent:
- 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
- 2 Tbsp. water
Instructions
- Coat chicken: Combine salt, pepper, and flour. Dredge chicken in mixture and brown in butter in a skillet.
- Prepare sauce: In slow cooker, add browned chicken, butter, lemon juice, chicken stock, mustard, garlic, and capers. Cook on high for 3 hours.
- Thicken sauce: Remove chicken, mix cornstarch with water, stir into liquid. Return chicken, cook for an additional hour.
- Serve: Accompany with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes. Garnish with lemon slices and parsley.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of lemon juice and capers to suit your taste preferences.
- For a thicker sauce, increase the amount of cornstarch used.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Chicken Piccata, Chicken Piccata, Slow Cooker Recipe, Lemon Caper Chicken
