Are you looking for a delicious and easy chicken dish to make this spring? Look no further! This spring chicken piccata crock pot recipe is a perfect option. It’s simple, flavorful, and perfect for busy days when you want a home-cooked meal without the hassle of cooking during the hectic dinner time.
How To Make Chicken Piccata in the Crock Pot:
Ingredients:
- 4 chicken cutlets
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 1/2 cup broth (chicken or vegetable)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons capers
- Cooked wild rice or quinoa, for serving
- Green beans, for serving (optional)
Instructions:
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and black pepper.
- Dredge the chicken cutlets in the flour mixture, shaking off the excess.
- In a pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat.
- Brown the chicken cutlets in the oil butter on both sides until lightly crispy. This step adds extra flavor to the dish.
- Transfer the browned chicken cutlets to the crock pot.
- In a bowl, mix together the lemon juice, broth, Dijon mustard, 1/2 cup of butter, minced garlic, and capers.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken cutlets in the crock pot.
- Cook on low for 3 hours or on high for 2 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Serve the chicken piccata over cooked wild rice or quinoa, and steamed green beans on the side for a complete meal.
This delicious spring chicken piccata in the crock pot recipe is a perfect dish for spring. The tangy lemon sauce with the savory chicken and briny capers create a burst of flavors that will leave you craving for more. It’s a simple and convenient recipe that can be prepared ahead of time, making it ideal for busy weeknight dinners.
With its hands-off cooking method in the crock pot, you can go about your day and come home to a delicious meal ready to serve. Plus, the aroma of the chicken piccata cooking in the crock pot will fill your home with a tantalizing smell that will make everyone eagerly await dinner time.
This chicken piccata recipe is also versatile. You can serve it over cooked wild rice or quinoa for a healthy and filling option, or pair it with steamed green beans for a side of nutritious veggies. The lemony sauce is tangy and bright, and pairs well with a variety of sides, making it a flexible dish for different dietary preferences.
In conclusion, this easy and delicious chicken piccata in the crock pot is a perfect recipe to try this spring. Its simple preparation, flavorful outcome, and convenience of crock pot cooking make it a winner for busy households. Give it a try and enjoy a scrumptious home-cooked meal with minimal effort! If you’re looking for a slow cooker, this is the one that I have and have loved for years! And, if you love slow cooker meals, check out this post where I share a pork carnitas recipe I made from the budget cookbook Easy and Frugal.
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Easy and Delicious Chicken Piccata in the Crock Pot for Spring
- Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
Description
Tangy lemon chicken with capers cooked in the crock pot for a delicious and easy spring meal. Perfectly tender chicken with a flavorful sauce that's great served over wild rice or quinoa. Minimal effort, maximum flavor!
Ingredients
- 4 chicken cutlets
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (or chicken boullion or water and salt)
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 3 tbsp capers
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and black pepper.
- Dredge the chicken cutlets in the flour mixture, shaking off the excess.
- Brown the chicken cutlets in the oil on both sides until lightly crispy. This step adds extra flavor to the dish.
- Transfer the browned chicken cutlets to the crock pot.
- In a the crock pot, mix together the lemon juice, broth, Dijon mustard, 1/2 cup of butter, minced garlic, and capers.
- Cook on low for 3 hours or on high for 2 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Serve the chicken piccata over cooked wild rice or quinoa, and steamed green beans on the side for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
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