These Chicken Breasts in Caper Cream Sauce elevate weeknight dining with restaurant-quality sophistication that’s surprisingly simple to achieve. Pan-seared chicken breasts are nestled in a luxurious cream sauce where the briny pop of capers adds bright, tangy contrast to the rich, velvety base. The result is an elegant dinner that transforms ordinary ingredients into something extraordinary, perfect for impressing guests or treating your family to something special.
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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.
4
servings10
minutes25
minutes350
kcal35
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
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