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Chicken Breasts in Caper Cream Sauce

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Chicken Breasts in Caper Cream Sauce is a quick, elegant dish featuring tender, juicy chicken breasts smothered in a creamy, flavorful sauce with capers, lemon, dill, and garlic. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, it’s both comforting and sophisticated.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken breasts with lemon pepper, salt, dill weed, and garlic powder.
  2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and increase heat to medium-high. Flip frequently until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes.
  3. Reduce heat to medium and cook until chicken is cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Transfer chicken to a warm serving platter and cover with foil.
  4. Increase heat to high. Whisk the whipping cream into the skillet, stirring continuously, until thickened, about 3 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat, stir in capers, and pour sauce over chicken. Serve immediately.

Notes

Add fresh parsley or thyme for extra flavor.

Substitute ¼ cup cream with white wine for a tangy variation.

Include roasted garlic cloves for richer taste.

Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.

Lightly sautéed mushrooms, spinach, or asparagus can be added to the sauce.

To thicken sauce more, reduce cream longer or add a small cornstarch slurry.

  • Author: Chloe Mae
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 2g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 33g
  • Cholesterol: 125mg