CHICKEN BREASTS IN CAPER CREAM SAUCE

Chicken Breasts in Caper Cream Sauce image

Provided by DrGaellon

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup white wine
1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
1/2 lemon, zest of
1 lemon, juice of
1/2 cup light cream or 1/2 cup fat-free half-and-half
2 tablespoons capers, drained

Steps:

Pound chicken breasts between layers of heavy plastic wrap until even thickness, about 1/2" thick.
Stir salt and pepper into flour. Dip both sides of chicken into flour, shaking off excess. (Discard any remaining flour.).
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When foaming subsides, reduce to medium and add chicken. Cook until browned on both sides, 4-6 minutes per side. Transfer to plate and cover loosely with foil.
Add garlic to butter and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add wine and scrape up any browned bits from bottom of pan. Simmer 3-4 minutes. Add dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, cream and capers. Simmer until slightly thickened. Adjust salt and pepper in sauce if needed. Spoon over chicken and serve with rice or couscous.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503, Fat 26.6, SaturatedFat 15.3, Cholesterol 145.7, Sodium 520.2, Carbohydrate 29.9, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 1.1, Protein 30.5