Chicken breasts are a versatile and flavorful protein that can be cooked in a variety of ways. One of the most popular ways to prepare chicken breasts is to smother them in a creamy and tangy mustard caper sauce. This dish is a classic for a reason – the creamy sauce pairs perfectly with the tender chicken, and the capers add a briny, salty flavor that brightens up the dish. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion entree, this recipe is sure to please.
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CHICKEN BREASTS IN CAPER CREAM SAUCE
My husband (who is not a cook) developed this 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.'
Provided by MOMMYTO2BOYS
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Season chicken breasts with lemon pepper, salt, dill weed, and garlic powder.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. 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. Remove chicken to a warm serving platter, and cover with foil.
- Return skillet to stove, and increase heat to high. Whisk in whipping cream, whisking continuously until reduced to sauce consistency, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in capers. Pour sauce over chicken, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.3 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Cholesterol 132.1 mg, Fat 21.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 974.3 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
CHICKEN BREASTS WITH MUSTARD CREAM SAUCE
Easy recipe for chicken breasts with a quick mustard cream sauce! Ready in under 30 minutes. Great with rice, pasta, or a green salad.
Provided by Sally Vargas
Categories Dinner Quick and Easy
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat the oven: to 350F. Place a baking sheet near the stove, ready for the chicken.
- Finish the chicken in the oven: Transfer the chicken to the baking sheet and place in the oven for 5 minutes (longer if the chicken breasts are thick), or until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a breast registers 165 degrees. If the chicken is done before the sauce, transfer it to a serving platter and tent it loosely with foil to keep warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 550 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 181 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 40 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Sodium 369 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 35 g, ServingSize 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
CHICKEN BREASTS WITH MUSTARD-CAPER SAUCE
Make and share this Chicken Breasts with Mustard-Caper Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by kyle martin
Categories Chicken
Time 22m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Add chicken to skillet; cook about 5-6 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 170 degrees on an instant-read thermometer when inserted into chicken.
- Remove to platter and keep warm Add broth, capers, rosemary and thyme to skillet; cook over medium-high heat, scraping up any browned bits from bottom of skillet, for 5 minutes.
- Remove skillet from heat; stir in the mustard, butter and honey just until the butter is incorporated; butter should not completely melt and sauce should be frothy and somewhat thick.
- Pour sauce over chicken.
- Serve immediately with couscous, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 216, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 85.7, Sodium 720.1, Carbohydrate 3.8, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 3.2, Protein 27
GRILLED CHICKEN WITH CREAMY CAPER SAUCE
Provided by Sandra Lee
Time 27m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium to medium-high heat. Brush the grate of the grill with canola oil just before you grill the chicken. Season the chicken with lemon pepper and put on the grill. Grill for 4 to 5 minutes on each side.
- Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot and garlic and saute for 2 minutes. Add the capers and white wine and reduce by half. Whisk in the mustard, and parsley and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Let simmer for 1 minute, then remove from heat and whisk in the sour cream.
- Arrange the chicken on a platter and dollop with the creamy sauce.
CHICKEN BREASTS WITH MUSTARD-CAPER SAUCE
Steps:
- Coat a large skillet with cooking spray. Place over medium-high heat. Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Add to skillet; cook each side about 5 to 6 minutes, or until cooked through. Remove and keep warm. Add broth, capers, rosemary, and thyme to skillet; cook over medium-high heat, scraping up any browned bits from bottom of skillet, for 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat; stir in the mustard and honey. Pour sauce over chicken and serve with couscous.
CHICKEN PAILLARD WITH LEMON-CAPER SAUCE
Similar to chicken piccata, this recipe is easy yet delicious. "Paillard" is a French technique of pounding meat flat before cooking. It works well for chicken breasts because they become tender and cook more quickly, before they get a chance to dry out. (Bonus: more surface area to drench with a delicious lemon-caper sauce.)
Provided by Michael Ruhlman
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Prepare chicken breasts: Lay the chicken between two large sheets of plastic wrap. With a meat mallet or heavy sauté pan, pound each breast to a ½-inch thickness. Salt each breast liberally, sprinkling from a height to ensure even distribution, then season with pepper. Flip each breast and season the other side. If using mustard and tarragon, spread about 2 teaspoons of mustard and 1 tablespoon chopped tarragon leaves on one side of each breast.Spread flour onto a dinner plate. Dredge breasts by coating them completely with flour, then shake off any excess. (They should be lightly dusted.) Set aside. Repeat with remaining breasts.
- Pan-fry chicken: Place skillet over high heat. While it's heating, trim, halve, and peel the shallot. When the skillet begins to smoke, add oil. When the oil begins smoking, gently place the chicken breasts in the pan in an even layer, so that they do not overlap. (You may need to work in batches if your skillet is smaller.) Allow them to cook undisturbed until they are nicely browned on the first side, about 3 minutes. Do not move the chicken around while it cooks, or the crust will stick to the pan. Meanwhile, mince the shallot.After the first side is browned, flip the breasts and finish cooking, 2-3 minutes. (Depending on the strength of your range, you may need to turn the heat down so the flour doesn't burn.) When they are just cooked through and have only a little give when pressed with a finger, 6-8 minutes total, transfer them to a wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet.
- Lower the heat to medium. Add the minced shallot and stir with a wooden spatula. Add the lemon wheels and a pinch of salt; stir, but do not flip the lemons (they'll caramelize better if left to cook on one side). Scrape up any bits of flour and fat at the bottom of the pan. Once the shallots are caramelized and the lemons have begun to brown, about 2-3 minutes, add the wine and stir. When about half the wine has cooked off, turn the heat to high. Add the butter to the pan one tablespoon at a time, shaking and moving the pan continuously until all the butter has melted and emulsified into the sauce. Add the capers, stir, and remove pan from heat. Transfer chicken to a platter, then spoon the sauce over each breast. Arrange lemon wheels on top and serve immediately.
CHICKEN BREASTS WITH TOMATOES AND CAPERS
This recipe was originally developed by Pierre Franey in 1991 for the 60-Minute Gourmet column, a weekly feature dedicated to Times-worthy dishes that were easy, quick and inexpensive. This recipe fit the bill perfectly, and it still does. Just sauté the chicken breasts until they are lightly browned. Then add shallots and garlic, tarragon, tomatoes, vinegar, capers, white wine and tomato paste. Stir well and cook for about 9 minutes more. That's it.
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, one pot, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat the oil and butter in a heavy-bottom skillet. Add the chicken breasts and saute over medium-high heat, turning the pieces often until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add the shallots and garlic around the chicken. Cook briefly; add the tarragon, tomatoes, vinegar, capers, wine and tomato paste. Stir to dissolve the brown particles adhering to the bottom of the skillet.
- Blend well, bring to a boil, and then cover and simmer for 9 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 512, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 60 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 1163 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CHICKEN BREASTS IN DILL-CAPER CREAM SAUCE
I used another recipe for inspiration and came up with this recipe that is my own creation. The sauteed chicken breasts are topped with a rich and flavorful dill caper cream sauce. This sauce would also be wonderful over whitefish fillets. If you use dried herbs, reduce the quantity to 1/3, as dried herbs are more potent.
Provided by judy2304
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Dredge chicken breasts in flour and season with salt and pepper
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add chicken to skillet and cook over medium-high heat until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove chicken from skillet, cover in aluminum foil, and keep warm.
- Pour white wine into skillet and deglaze pan by scraping up all the brown bits from the bottom. Stir in cream, lemon juice, basil, parsley, dill, and thyme; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, whisking constantly until sauce is reduced and has a creamy consistency, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir capers into sauce and heat for 1 to 2 minutes more.
- Plate chicken breasts and spoon sauce on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 543 calories, Carbohydrate 17.7 g, Cholesterol 169 mg, Fat 40.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 21.6 g, SaturatedFat 21.9 g, Sodium 590.4 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
MUSTARD CHICKEN BREASTS
Curry powder, lemon juice, honey and mustard make a lip-smacking sauce for paprika-sprinkled chicken that is cooked in the microwave. The made-in minutes main dish is a favorite with my family, and I'm sure it will be with yours, too. -Tina Footen, Nampa, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Arrange chicken in a 9- or 10-in. microwave-safe pie plate, with the thickest side toward the outside of the plate. Sprinkle with paprika; top with lemon slices. Cover and microwave, on high for 6-8 minutes, rotating dish a half turn once. , In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes or until heated through; stir. , Drain chicken; top with sauce. Cover and cook on high for 1-1/2 minutes until a thermometer reads 170°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 332mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHICKEN BREASTS WITH MUSTARD SAUCE
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, weekday, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Sprinkle the chicken breast halves with salt and pepper.
- Heat the butter in a heavy skillet and add the breasts. Cook until browned, about 6 minutes. Turn the pieces and cook about 6 minutes longer.
- Remove the chicken pieces to a warm platter and set aside. Add the onion and thyme to the skillet and cook briefly, stirring, until the onion is wilted. Add the vinegar and wine and bring to a boil. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in tomato paste. Cook until reduced by half and add the cream. Bring to a full rolling boil and stir in the mustard. Put sauce through a strainer, pressing to extract as much liquid as possible. There should be about 1/2 cup.
- Spoon the sauce over the chicken pieces and garnish, if desired, with parsley. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 305, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 39 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 592 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Choose chicken breasts that are of similar size to ensure even cooking.
- To achieve a golden brown crust, ensure the skillet is hot before adding the chicken.
- Do not overcrowd the skillet when cooking the chicken. This will prevent even cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before slicing to allow the juices to redistribute.
- If you don't have capers, you can substitute chopped pickles or olives.
- To make a gluten-free version of the sauce, use gluten-free Dijon mustard and tamari instead of soy sauce.
Conclusion:
This recipe for Chicken Breasts with Mustard Caper Sauce is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of Dijon mustard, capers, and white wine creates a tangy and creamy sauce that pairs perfectly with the tender chicken breasts. Serve with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables, for a complete and satisfying meal. This dish is also versatile and can be easily customized to your liking. For example, you can add a bit of chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley or thyme, to the sauce for extra flavor. You can also use different types of mustard, such as whole-grain mustard or honey mustard, to create a different flavor profile. Overall, this recipe is a great option for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dinner. With its flavorful sauce and tender chicken, it is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.
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