Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken Piccata
Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken Piccata is made with chicken breasts cut in half lengthwise, chicken broth, and lemon juice.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 270 min
- Total
- 280 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 12 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Dinner · Main course
- Primary protein
- Chicken
- Cuisine
- American · Italian American · Italian
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: over 60 minutes
A few quick notes
1. Keep the specified layer
Arrange the food as directed and check that the pan or basket has enough space.
2. Prepare the thickener
Mix and add the thickener at the steps specified.
3. Check when to cover
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
Get to know the ingredients
boneless skinless chicken breasts cut in half lengthwise
In the method: Dredge 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut in half lengthwise in the flour mixture to coat on both sides.
neutral cooking oil
In the method: Drizzle a large skillet with 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil, and cook the breaded chicken over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes on each side to brown but not cook through.
linguine or thin spaghetti noodles
In the method: Add 6 ounces linguine or thin spaghetti noodles to slow cooker, pour 2 cups chicken broth over the top, cover, and cook on HIGH for 15 minutes.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
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Ingredient note
Source: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut in half lengthwiseIngredient note
Source: ¼ cup all-purpose flourIngredient note
Source: 1 teaspoon garlic powderIngredient note
Source: ½ teaspoon salt; Source seasoning: salt and pepper to tasteIngredient note
Source: ¼ teaspoon pepperIngredient note
Source: 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oilIngredient note
Source: 6 ounces linguine or thin spaghetti noodlesIngredient note
Source: 2 cups chicken brothIngredient note
Source: 4 tablespoons lemon juiceIngredient note
Source: ½ cup heavy creamIngredient note
Source: ¼ cup capersIngredient note
Source seasoning: salt and pepper to taste
How to make it
0 of 5 steps completeMake room for Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken Piccata
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Enjoy!
A little more help as you go
Prepare the first additions
Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.
Set up the coatings
Keep the coating mixtures separate and use them in the stated order.
Match the cuts in the method
Use the chopping, slicing or cutting preparation specified.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the skillet and slow cooker. Start with this step: Whisk together ¼ cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Arrange the food as directed and check that the pan or basket has enough space.
What happens at the end?
Enjoy!
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: therecipecritic.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
