Creamy Caper Chicken Slow Cooker. My aunt cooks this pretty spring dinner, and no one thinks it uses only 4 things. Mix them up quick and let the slow cooker do the work.
This easy slow cooker chicken with creamy caper sauce feels super fancy but uses just 4 main items. My aunt makes it with a nice salad, and folks think she slaved all day. Truth is, soft chicken, smooth cream, salty capers, and butter go in the cooker and sit. Great for busy nights or special meals without hassle.
Serve over soft egg noodles with butter, mashed potatoes, or plain rice to grab all the yummy sauce. Add a fresh green salad with lemon dressing or steamed beans to cut the rich taste. For kids, try warm rolls or garlic bread to dip—put most capers on grown-up plates. Squeeze lemon on top at the table to make flavors pop.
Creamy Caper Chicken Slow Cooker
Servings: 4
Ingredients
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Use 2 pounds of chicken breasts with no bones or skin (about 4 medium pieces).
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2 cups heavy cream
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1/4 cup capers, drained
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4 tablespoons butter without salt, cut into bits
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1 teaspoon salt (optional, add to taste)
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper (optional, add to taste)
Creamy Caper Chicken Slow Cooker: Directions
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Rub a little butter or spray inside the slow cooker to make cleanup easy.
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Put chicken breasts flat in the bottom. They can overlap a bit, but keep them even for good cooking.
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Sprinkle a little salt and pepper on chicken if you want. Capers are salty, so use just a bit—you can add more later.
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Pour cream over chicken so most tops are covered.
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Spread capers on top of chicken and cream for salty flavor everywhere.
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Drop butter bits around on top—they’ll melt into the sauce nicely.
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Put on lid. Cook on LOW 4-5 hours or HIGH 2-3 hours till chicken is soft and hits 165°F inside. Don’t peek early to keep heat steady.
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Taste sauce. Add more salt or pepper if needed. For thicker sauce, leave lid off on WARM 10-15 minutes, or let cool a bit—it gets thicker.
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Scoop chicken onto plates. Spoon lots of sauce, capers, and butter spots over it.
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Serve warm with sides that soak up sauce.