Chicken Breasts in Caper Cream Sauce

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My husband (who is not a cook) developed this chicken breasts in caper cream sauce recipe when looking through what we had in the fridge. We love capers, and my VERY picky 8-year old always asks for 'Daddy's chickie.'

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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon dried dill weed

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • ½ cup whipping cream

  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed

Directions

  1. Season chicken breasts with lemon pepper, salt, dill weed, and garlic powder.

  2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add breasts and increase heat to medium-high; flip frequently, until brown, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; cook until cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer breasts to a warm serving platter; cover with foil.

  3. Increase heat to high. Whisk whipping cream into skillet, whisking continuously, until reduced to sauce consistency, about 3 minutes. Off heat, stir in capers; pour over breasts and serve.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

313 Calories
21g Fat
2g Carbs
28g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 313
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 27%
Saturated Fat 13g 64%
Cholesterol 132mg 44%
Sodium 974mg 42%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 28g 56%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 43mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 345mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.