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Slow Cooker Chicken Piccata

Slow Cooker Chicken Piccata: Easy Lemon Caper Dinner for Busy Weeknights


  • Author: Curtis James
  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: None

Description

Slow Cooker Chicken Piccata delivers tender chicken breasts bathed in a bright lemon‑caper sauce, all cooked low and slow for effortless flavor. This easy dinner combines garlic, grape juice, and butter for a silky glaze, finished with fresh parsley for color. Perfect for busy weeknights, the recipe requires minimal prep and yields a restaurant‑quality meal that pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or steamed vegetables. Ideal for families seeking a quick, elegant, and satisfying chicken dish.!!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup grape juice
  • 1/4 cup capers, drained
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lemon, juiced and zested
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  2. In a bowl, mix grape juice, capers, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Pour over the chicken.
  3. Dot the top with butter.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or until chicken is tender.
  5. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For a richer sauce
  • stir in a tablespoon of cream just before serving. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Leftovers reheat well on the stovetop with a splash of grape juice.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

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