Chicken Breasts in Caper Cream Sauce

Chicken Breasts in Caper Cream Sauce
  • PREP TIME
    5 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    20 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    6.4K

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this surprisingly simple yet elegant dish. Tender chicken breasts are bathed in a luscious, tangy caper cream sauce that will have everyone asking for seconds. A delightful balance of flavors and textures, perfect for both casual meals and special occasions.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    2 g
  • Cholesterol
    132 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    28 g
  • Saturated Fat
    13 g
  • Sodium
    974 mg
  • Sugar
    0 g
  • Fat
    21 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 2 mins Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts evenly with lemon pepper, salt, dill weed, and garlic powder. (Prep time: 2 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Sear the Chicken: Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and increase the heat to medium-high. Sear the chicken, flipping frequently, until golden brown on both sides. (Cook time: about 5 minutes)

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Recipe View 7 mins Cook Through: Reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking the chicken until it is cooked through and no longer pink inside. An instant-read thermometer should read 165°F (74°C). (Cook time: 5 to 7 minutes)

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Recipe View 1 mins Rest: Transfer the cooked chicken breasts to a warm serving platter and cover loosely with aluminum foil to keep warm. (Rest time: while preparing the sauce)

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Recipe View 3 mins Make the Sauce: Increase the heat to high. Pour the heavy whipping cream into the skillet and whisk continuously, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Continue whisking until the cream reduces and thickens into a sauce consistency. (Cook time: about 3 minutes)

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Recipe View 1 mins Finish and Serve: Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the drained and rinsed capers. Pour the caper cream sauce generously over the chicken breasts and serve immediately.

For a richer sauce, try using crème fraîche instead of heavy cream.
Add a splash of white wine to the skillet after searing the chicken for extra depth of flavor. Let it reduce slightly before adding the cream.
Serve with a side of pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables to complete the meal.
If you don't have lemon pepper, use freshly ground black pepper and a pinch of lemon zest.
To ensure even cooking, pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness before seasoning.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 2.1K Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Ima Abshire

    This recipe is fantastic! My picky eater even loves it. Thank you for sharing!

  • Kaylie Dicki

    This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights! My family loves it, and it's so easy to make.

  • Blanca Lang

    I added some sun-dried tomatoes to the sauce, and it was amazing! Thanks for the great recipe.

  • Grant Schaefer

    The caper cream sauce is absolutely divine! I've made this several times, and it's always a hit.

  • Darrell Reichel

    Easy to follow instructions and the dish turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.

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