Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/3 cup olive oil
4 minced garlic cloves
5 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 3–4 lemons)
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
3–4 tablespoons capers (drained)
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1 lemon (thinly sliced for garnish)
Instructions
Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper
Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear chicken for 2-3 minutes per side (optional but recommended)
Transfer to crockpot and add minced garlic, chicken broth, Dijon mustard, capers, and lemon zest
Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours or HIGH for 2.5 hours
15 minutes before serving, whisk butter into lemon juice-broth mixture until emulsified
Stir in chopped parsley and adjust seasoning, if needed
Serve with sliced lemons over chicken and desired sides (pasta, rice, or vegetables)
Notes
Searing builds flavor but can be skipped for convenience
Use fresh lemon juice for brightness, avoiding bottled varieties
Capers add saltiness; rinse with water if reducing sodium
Store leftovers in fridge for up to 4 days
For extra richness, deglaze the pan before adding to crockpot
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 240
- Category: Cozy Chicken
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: one chicken breast and 1 cup sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 8g (adjust based on broth and capers)
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg