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slow cooker chicken piccata with a lemon caper sauce and sliced onions on a plate.
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Mini Slow Cooker Chicken Piccata For One

Mini slow cooker chicken piccata made with tender chicken, a bright lemon-caper sauce, and simple ingredients. An easy, flavorful Italian classic for one.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 5 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Lactose
Keyword: chicken, chicken piccata, low calorie chicken piccata, low carb chicken piccata, slow cooker, slow cooker chicken piccata
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ¼ of a small onion -thinly sliced (about 3 ounces)
  • 1 (6-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast or thigh
  • ¾ cup low sodium chicken broth
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ⅛ cup capers -drained
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Instructions

  • Place thinly sliced onions in the bottom of a 1.5-quart slow cooker.
  • Lay the chicken on top of the onions.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together chicken broth, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Pour over the chicken.
  • Sprinkle capers on top.
  • Cover and cook on Low for 4 hours or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
  • Spoon the lemon-caper sauce over the chicken and enjoy as-is or serve with pasta, rice, or a salad.

Notes

  • Adjust Seasoning at the End: Taste the sauce before serving and add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed for balance.
  • Thicken the Sauce: If you prefer a thicker lemon-caper sauce, stir in a cornstarch slurry (1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 teaspoon water) during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  • Don’t Overcook: Even in a slow cooker, chicken breasts can dry out if cooked too long. Check for doneness at 4 hours on low.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 908mg | Potassium: 228mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

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