Crock Pot Lemon Italian Chicken with Capers Recipe
This Crock Pot Lemon Italian Chicken with Capers is a flavorful and easy slow-cooker recipe featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a buttery, lemony Italian dressing sauce with garlic and capers. Served over your choice of pasta, this comforting meal is perfect for busy days when you want a delicious homemade dinner with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 8 hours (depending on crock pot setting)
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes to 8 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Chicken and Sauce
- ½ cup unsalted butter, sliced into pats
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 2 thick breasts sliced in half lengthwise)
- 1 packet Italian dressing mix
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- Salt & pepper to taste
Pasta
- 1 pound pasta (your choice of type)
Instructions
- Prepare the crock pot: Slice the butter into 8 pats and arrange them evenly on the bottom of the crock pot.
- Add the chicken: Place each chicken breast on top of two pats of butter in the crock pot.
- Season the chicken: Sprinkle the Italian dressing mix evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Add liquids and garlic: Pour the lemon juice and chicken broth over the chicken, then add the minced garlic to the crock pot.
- Cook the chicken: Cover and cook on HIGH for 4-5 hours or on LOW for 6-8 hours until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Cook the pasta: About 15 minutes before the chicken is finished, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Add capers: When the chicken is fully cooked, stir in the drained capers to combine with the sauce.
- Serve: Plate the pasta and top with the cooked chicken and sauce from the crock pot. Serve immediately for best flavor.
Notes
- For thick chicken breasts, slice them in half lengthwise to create four thinner pieces for more even cooking.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste, if desired.
- Any pasta type works well, choose your favorite or what you have on hand.
- Make sure not to overcook the pasta; it should be al dente to complement the tender chicken.
