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
- 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
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix grape juice, capers, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Pour over the chicken.
- Dot the top with butter.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or until chicken is tender.
- 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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