DIJON CAPER CHICKEN AND PASTA SAUCE

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After trying an old Dijon recipe; I came up with one of our family favorites. I added capers and peas. My family loves it and I get great reviews everytime I serve this dish. It can also be used as a pasta sauce.

Provided by BakinBaby

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons olive oil
4 chicken breasts, split,skinned and boned
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup half-and-half
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tomatoes, cut in wedges or 2 canned tomatoes, drained
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 cup frozen peas
2 tablespoons canned capers

Steps:

  • Melt butter or olive oil in a large skillet.
  • Add chicken breasts and cook until done and lightly browned, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove chicken to a warm serving platter.
  • Stir flour into pan drippings in skillet, cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the chicken broth, half and half.
  • Stir and cook until the sauce thickens and bubbbles, add in mustard, capers and frozen peas.
  • Return chicken to skillet, cover and heat for 10 minutes.
  • Garnish with tomatoes and sprinkle with parsley.
  • We typically serve with tortolini or other pasta and cover with extra dijon sauce.

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