Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our versatile chicken breasts, exquisitely prepared in two distinct sauces. The first recipe tantalizes your taste buds with a creamy mushroom sauce, while the second captivates with a zesty caper sauce. Both dishes are Weight Watchers-friendly, making them ideal for those seeking a satisfying and guilt-free meal. Grilled or pan-seared to perfection, the chicken breasts become a delectable canvas for the rich and flavorful sauces. Accompanied by a medley of tender asparagus and roasted potatoes, these dishes offer a symphony of flavors that will elevate your dining experience.
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SAUTéED CHICKEN WITH LEMON-CAPER SAUCE
Wow yourself and your family when you bring this dish to the table in under 20 minutes. It's complex flavors are Italian-inspired and fresh enough for any time of year. It's brilliant foil is the absence of salt, which it doesn't need because the briny capers and lemon juice pair with the chicken broth to make a sauce that has all the flavor it needs! Serve over a bed of wilted Swiss chard for spinach and some brown rice or pasta, anything to soak up the delicious juices. So pretty in the pan, this dish is nice enough for a dinner party and fast enough for your smallest weeknight dinner window.
Categories Dinner
Time 19m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine flour and pepper on sheet of wax paper. Coat chicken with flour mixture.
- Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken to skillet and cook, turning once, until browned and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Transfer to plate.
- Add broth to skillet and bring to boil, stirring to scrape up browned bits from bottom of pan. Cook until broth is reduced slightly, about 3 minutes. Return chicken to skillet. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until chicken is heated through, about 2 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and capers. Sprinkle with parsley.
- Divide chicken evenly among 4 plates. Drizzle with sauce.
- Serving size: 1 chicken thigh and 1½ tbsp sauce
Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 kcal
WEIGHT WATCHERS CHICKEN BREASTS WITH CAPER SAUCE FOR TWO
Found this recipe on the WW site and found it easy to make with a great taste and only serves two which is perfect for us. Add to that on the WW Point Plus program it's only 5 points and you have a winner IMHO! Even DH who swears he doesn't like anything "lite" enjoyed this one, hope you do too. I didn't have Sherry vinegar so used red wine and it was fine. Serving is 1 chicken breast half and 1/3 cup sauce per serving.
Provided by Bonnie G 2
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 43m
Yield 2 Chicken Breasts, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring broth, vinegar garlic, peppercorns and bay leaf to a boil in a small saucepan.
- Reduce the heat and simmer until liquid is reduced to about 3/4 cup and garlic is very tender, 8-9 minutes.
- Discard peppercorns and bay leaf.
- Puree garlic mixture in a blender.
- Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken and cook until browned about 5 minutes on each side.
- Add garlic mixture and capers; partially cover and cook, turning chicken until heated through, 2-3 minutes longer.
- Meanwhile mix butter and flour in a small custard cup to form a paste.
- Stir into sauce until blended and smooth.
- Simmer until the sauce is thickened, about 1 minute.
CHICKEN IN LEMON-CAPER SAUCE - WEIGHT WATCHERS RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by á-11084
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix together flour and salt in pie plate. Dip chicken in seasoned flour, shaking off excess. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, in batches, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side; transfer to plate. Add broth, lemon juice, and capers to the skillet; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer until slightly reduced, about 2 minutes. Return chicken to skillet and cook, turning to coat, until heated through, about 2 minutes. Transfer chicken to platter. Remove skillet from heat: add butter and parsley. Pour over chicken and serve.
CHICKEN BREASTS IN CAPER CREAM SAUCE
Make and share this Chicken Breasts in Caper Cream Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by MsPia
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
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 432.6, Fat 33.1, SaturatedFat 16.2, Cholesterol 156.5, Sodium 888.5, Carbohydrate 1.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.1, Protein 31.2
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
- Season the chicken breasts generously: Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are all essential seasonings for chicken breasts. You can also add other herbs and spices to taste.
- Use a nonstick skillet: This will help prevent the chicken breasts from sticking and burning.
- Cook the chicken breasts over medium heat: This will help them cook evenly without overcooking.
- Don't overcrowd the skillet: If you're cooking multiple chicken breasts, make sure there's enough space between them so they can cook evenly.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken breasts are cooked through: The internal temperature of the chicken breasts should reach 165°F before you remove them from the skillet.
- Make the caper sauce while the chicken breasts are cooking: This will save you time and help you get dinner on the table faster.
- Serve the chicken breasts with the caper sauce immediately: This will ensure that the chicken breasts are hot and juicy, and the caper sauce is warm and flavorful.
Conclusion:
This Weight Watchers Chicken Breasts with Caper Sauce recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. The chicken breasts are cooked to perfection and smothered in a creamy caper sauce that's full of flavor. Serve this dish with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.
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