Chicken Breasts in Caper Cream Sauce

Gluten Free
Health score
5%
Chicken Breasts in Caper Cream Sauce
20 min.
4
311kcal

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Are you tired of the same old chicken breast recipes that leave you craving something more? Look no further! This Gluten-Free Chicken Breasts in Caper Cream Sauce recipe is about to become your new favorite. It's not only delicious but also incredibly quick and easy to whip up, ready in just 20 minutes. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or when you're entertaining guests.

Each serving, which comfortably feeds 4 persons, comes in at a modest 311 calories, making it a guilt-free indulgence. The star of this recipe is, without a doubt, the rich and tangy caper cream sauce. It's a simple combination of whipping cream reduced to a velvety consistency and then beautifully offset with the briny flavor of capers. The chicken breasts, seasoned with a blend of lemon pepper, salt, dill weed, and garlic powder, are seared to perfection, ensuring a tender bite with a satisfying crust.

Gather your equipment - a frying pan, whisk, aluminum foil, and your stove. With these, you're just a few steps away from a meal that feels like it took hours to prepare. The caloric breakdown of this dish leans towards the healthy side, with a balanced proportion of protein, fat, and carbs.

Get ready to elevate your chicken breast game with this flavor-packed, quick, and healthy recipe. It's time to ditch the boredom and dive into a world of creamy, tangy, and savory delight.

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter 
  • tablespoons capers drained and rinsed
  • teaspoon dill dried
  • teaspoon garlic powder 
  • teaspoon lemon pepper 
  • teaspoon salt 
  •  chicken breast halves boneless skinless
  • 0.5 cup whipping cream 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • whisk
  • aluminum foil
  • stove

Directions

  1. Season chicken breasts with lemon pepper, salt, dill weed, and garlic powder.
  2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Place breasts in skillet, and increase heat to medium-high. Turn chicken frequently, until brown, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, and cook 5 to 7 minutes, until breasts are cooked through.
  4. Remove chicken to a warm serving platter, and cover with foil.
  5. Return skillet to stove, and increase heat to high.
  6. Whisk in whipping cream, whisking continuously until reduced to sauce consistency, about 3 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat. Stir in capers.
  8. Pour sauce over chicken, and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories311kcal
Protein32.63%
Fat64.71%
Carbs2.66%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21.75
Glycemic Load
0.09
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
12.954782703648%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
5.25mg
Quercetin
6.9mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:310.55kcal
15.53%
Fat:22.25g
34.23%
Saturated Fat:12.9g
80.62%
Carbohydrates:2.05g
0.68%
Net Carbohydrates:1.7g
0.62%
Sugar:0.91g
1.01%
Cholesterol:128.51mg
42.84%
Sodium:899.83mg
39.12%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:25.24g
50.49%
Vitamin B3:11.85mg
59.27%
Selenium:37.41µg
53.44%
Vitamin B6:0.88mg
43.81%
Phosphorus:262.73mg
26.27%
Vitamin B5:1.71mg
17.11%
Vitamin A:756.5IU
15.13%
Potassium:474.46mg
13.56%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.63%
Magnesium:35.57mg
8.89%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.62%
Zinc:0.79mg
5.25%
Vitamin E:0.78mg
5.18%
Manganese:0.1mg
5.14%
Vitamin B12:0.29µg
4.86%
Iron:0.73mg
4.08%
Vitamin D:0.59µg
3.93%
Calcium:37.03mg
3.7%
Vitamin K:3.72µg
3.54%
Copper:0.06mg
3.05%
Vitamin C:1.84mg
2.23%
Folate:7.38µg
1.85%
Fiber:0.36g
1.42%
Source:Allrecipes