Chicken Breasts in Caper Cream Sauce
Golden chicken breasts are dressed in a rich, velvety cream sauce infused with bright, briny capers—restaurant-quality flavor in under 30 minutes.
Course: MainCuisine: EuropeanDifficulty: Easy
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
40
minutesCalories
300
kcalTotal time
1
hour10
minutesIngredients
4 pieces chicken breasts
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons capers
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon butter
Directions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then dredge them in all-purpose flour to coat evenly.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and add the floured chicken breasts to the pan.
- Cook the chicken breasts for about 6 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside, then lower the heat to medium and melt the butter in the same pan.
- Add heavy cream to the skillet and stir in the capers; cook until the sauce has thickened slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the caper cream sauce over the top to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra capers if desired, and enjoy warm with your favorite side dish.
Nutrition Facts
- Total number of serves: 4
- Calories: 250kcal
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 620mg
- Potassium: 400mg
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Calcium: 60mg
- Iron: 2mg
These Chicken Breasts in Caper Cream Sauce are a quick yet refined dinner option. Pan-seared chicken is coated in a silky cream sauce punctuated by the salty zing of capers. Serve it with mashed potatoes or roasted veggies for a satisfying meal that feels special with minimal effort.
