Best 8 Sauteed Chicken Breasts With Capers Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with our delectable sautéed chicken breasts with capers, a symphony of flavors that will elevate your culinary experience. This dish is a delightful blend of tender chicken, tangy capers, and aromatic herbs, all harmoniously united in a luscious sauce.

Embark on a culinary journey as you explore our curated collection of sautéed chicken breast recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. From the classic sautéed chicken with capers, featuring a burst of briny brightness, to the tantalizing lemon caper sauce, which adds a refreshing zing, these recipes cater to a wide range of palates.

Indulge in the savory goodness of our sautéed chicken with mushrooms and capers, where earthy mushrooms mingle with the salty tang of capers, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. For a touch of heat, try our spicy sautéed chicken with capers, where a hint of chili pepper adds a delightful kick.

For those seeking a creamy indulgence, our sautéed chicken with capers and cream sauce is a must-try. The velvety sauce, infused with the tang of capers, envelops the tender chicken in a decadent embrace. And for a lighter option, our sautéed chicken with capers and white wine offers a delicate and flavorful experience, with the subtle acidity of white wine enhancing the natural flavors of the dish.

Whichever recipe you choose, you're in for a culinary treat. So gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on a sautéed chicken adventure that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SAUTéED CHICKEN WITH OLIVES, CAPERS AND LEMONS



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Provided by Heidi

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lemons (, sliced 1/4 inch thick)
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
6 skinless (, boneless chicken thighs, about 1 pound)
1-2 tablespoons rice flour or all-purpose flour
1 fat garlic clove (, minced)
1 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup Sicilian green olives
1/4 cup capers
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons parsley
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a medium-large, high sided skillet to medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add half of the lemon slices and sear until browned, 3-5 minutes on each side. Transfer to a plate. Season the chicken thighs with kosher salt and black pepper and dust with rice flour, shaking off the excess. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil to the hot pan and sear the chicken pieces until golden brown, about 5 minutes each side. Transfer to another plate and finish searing the rest of the chicken pieces, then transfer to the same plate as the rest of the chicken.
  • Add the rest of the olive oil to the pan and the minced garlic, and cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant, stirring so the garlic doesn't burn and become bitter. Add the green olives, capers and broth. Add the reserved chicken and any juices that have been released plus the reserved lemons and their juices and cook over high heat until the broth is reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Add the butter and parsley and cook for another minute. Season with more kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Transfer to plates and spoon the olives, capers, lemons and sauce on top.
  • Serve with sautéed spinach, kale or swiss chard on the side.

SAUTEED CHICKEN WITH CAPERS



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A thinly pounded breast works as well for sauteing as it does for grilling. It cooks quickly but stays moist. Dredging the chicken in flour before cooking gives it a golden exterior and leaves bits in the pan that make a great base for a simple sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds total)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons champagne or white-wine vinegar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons capers, plus 1 teaspoon brine
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally. Place each half between sheets of plastic wrap and pound to an even thickness with a meat mallet or small skillet. Place flour on a plate. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then coat with flour, shaking off excess. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high. In batches, cook chicken until browned and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side (add remaining oil to pan, if necessary). Transfer to a platter and tent with foil.
  • Add vinegar to pan and cook, scraping up browned bits with a wooden spoon, 1 minute. Add butter and capers and brine; cook, stirring, until butter is melted. Season with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over chicken and top with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 g, Fat 24 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 8 g

CHICKEN BREASTS IN CAPER CREAM SAUCE



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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

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons butter
½ cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed

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 WITH LEMON-CAPER SAUCE



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A rich chicken dish, perfect for a special meal.

Provided by ALISSASMOM

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pinch salt
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup dry white wine
¼ cup lemon juice
¼ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons capers, drained
2 lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Mix together salt and flour in a small dish or plastic bag, then coat chicken and shake off excess. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Shake excess flour from chicken, then brown in hot oil until both sides are golden-brown, and the inside has turned white and firm, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  • Remove the chicken, and set aside in a warm place. Pour white wine into the skillet, and allow to boil as you dissolve the cooked bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the lemon juice, and allow to come to a boil, cook for a few minutes until reduced by half.
  • Sprinkle the cubed butter into the boiling sauce. Swirl and shake the pan vigorously to dissolve the butter, thus thickening the sauce. The butter must never come to rest, or the sauce will separate and become oily. Once the butter has completely incorporated, remove from heat and stir in capers.
  • To serve, pour lemon-caper sauce over the chicken, and serve with a wedge of lemon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 661.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.2 g, Cholesterol 159.8 mg, Fat 39 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 43.3 g, SaturatedFat 17.1 g, Sodium 372 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

SAUTéED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH TARRAGON



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As the owner of the French Laundry, Per Se and Bouchon, restaurateur Thomas Keller is best known for haute cuisine, but he can do weeknight cooking, too. Case in point: this elegant and easy chicken dish that can be ready in about 20 minutes.

Provided by Kim Severson

Categories     dinner, easy, main course

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon Madras curry powder
6 large (about 6 ounces each) or 12 small (about 3 ounces each) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Kosher salt
Canola oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped tarragon plus 1 tablespoon whole tarragon leaves
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl mix together paprika and curry powder, and sprinkle on both sides of chicken breasts; cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Place 2 breasts on large sheet of plastic wrap, cover with more plastic and pound with a mallet until they are about 1/4-inch thick. Repeat with remaining breasts. (Chicken may be wrapped and refrigerated for up to 12 hours.)
  • Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Season chicken on both sides with salt. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add enough canola oil to film the bottom of pan. Working in batches, without crowding, place breasts smooth side down and let cook until golden brown, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Turn and cook for another 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Transfer to a baking sheet and keep warm in oven.
  • Wipe out skillet and return to medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and shallot, and sauté for 30 seconds, swirling pan to coat shallot with butter. Add wine, raise heat to medium-high, and cook until wine is reduced by half, about 1 minute. Add stock, bring to boil, and cook until reduced and slightly thickened, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Stir in chopped tarragon, remaining 2 tablespoons butter, and any juices that have accumulated on baking sheet. Swirl to melt butter, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Arrange chicken on a warmed platter, pour sauce over it, and garnish with whole tarragon leaves.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 122, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 207 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH TOMATOES AND CAPERS



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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

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 1/4 pounds)
Salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
4 teaspoons finely chopped fresh tarragon, or 2 teaspoons dried tarragon
8 ripe plum tomatoes cut into small cubes (or one 28-ounce can of tomatoes, drained and chopped)
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup drained capers
1 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves

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

SAUTEED CHICKEN WITH CAPERS AND LEMON BUTTER



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This is a super, fast recipe. It comes from an old, out of print cookbook of quick, easy recipes. This is great served over rice or mashed potatoes.

Provided by CarolAnn

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 lb thinly pounded chicken cutlet
salt and pepper (to season)
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium lemon
3 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons capers (drained or more, if preferred)

Steps:

  • Season cutlets with salt and pepper.
  • Grate 1/2 tsp lemon zest and squeeze 2 T juice from the lemon.
  • Set aside.
  • Heat butter and olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
  • Add the chicken and cook, turning once, until golden brown and cooked through (~2-3minutes per side).
  • Remove chicken to serving plates, leaving drippings in the pan.
  • Add 3 T water, lemon juice, lemon zest and capers to the pan and cook, stirring up browned bits from bottom of pan, for about 1 minute.
  • Mash a few of the capers into the sauce with the back of a spoon.
  • Pour the sauce over the chicken and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.9, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 81.1, Sodium 201, Carbohydrate 5.9, Fiber 2.6, Protein 27

SAUTEED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH CAPERS



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Categories     Chicken     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Gourmet

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 small boneless chicken breast halves, with or without skin (about 2 1/4 pounds total)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons drained capers
1/4 cup lemon vinaigrette

Steps:

  • Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. In a 12-inch nonstick skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté chicken, skin or skinned sides down, 3 minutes, or until golden. Turn chicken over and sauté 1 minute more. Reduce heat to moderately low and cook chicken, covered, until just cooked through, about 10 minutes. Coarsely chop capers and in a large bowl toss chicken with any juices from skillet, capers, and vinaigrette. Serve chicken warm or at room temperature.

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, prep all your ingredients and have them ready to go. This will make the cooking process faster and smoother.
  • Use a large skillet: A large skillet will give the chicken breasts more room to cook evenly and prevent them from steaming.
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet: If you overcrowd the skillet, the chicken breasts will not cook evenly and may become dry.
  • Cook the chicken breasts over medium heat: Medium heat will help the chicken breasts cook through without burning or drying out.
  • Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness: The chicken breasts are done cooking when they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the chicken breasts rest before slicing: Let the chicken breasts rest for a few minutes before slicing. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the meat, making it more tender and flavorful.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs: Garnish the chicken breasts with fresh herbs, such as parsley, cilantro, or basil, for a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

Sautéed chicken breasts with capers is a quick, easy, and delicious weeknight meal. The chicken breasts are cooked in a flavorful sauce made with capers, lemon juice, and white wine. This dish is perfect for a busy weeknight and can be served with a variety of sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.

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