EASY SLOW COOKER LEMONY CHICKEN PICCATA RECIPE
A lightened-up version of classic Chicken Piccata made right in your slow cooker. This easy weeknight dinner features tender chicken breast simmered in a lemony, briny sauce with capers. Just 3 WW Points per serving!
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 4 hours 30 mins
- Total Time: 4 hours 50 mins
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 2 Pounds of Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- ¼ Cup of All-Purpose Flour
- Kosher Salt/Fresh Ground Pepper to Taste
- Butter Flavored Vegetable Cooking Spray
Sauce:
- 1 Cup of Fat-Free Chicken Broth
- ½ Cup White Wine (Cooking)
- ½ Cup Drained, Rinsed Capers
- 4 Fresh Lemons for 1/2 Cup of Juice
- 2 Tablespoons Cold Water + Cornstarch
Garnish:
- Lemon Slices, Optional
- Fresh Basil or Parsley, Optional
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Flatten boneless, skinless chicken breasts for even thickness.
- Dredge: Mix flour with salt and pepper. Coat chicken in flour.
- Sear for flavor: Brown chicken in a sauté pan using cooking spray and butter.
- Slow cook it: Transfer browned chicken to slow cooker with broth, wine, lemon juice, and capers. Cook on low for 4 hours.
- Make the sauce: Thicken cooking liquid with cornstarch. Simmer until thickened.
- Serve and garnish: Pour sauce over chicken. Garnish with lemon slices and herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 250 kcal
- Sugar: Approx. 2g
- Sodium: Approx. 400mg
- Fat: Approx. 6g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 10g
- Fiber: Approx. 1g
- Protein: Approx. 30g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 80mg
