Chicken Breasts in Dill-Caper Cream Sauce

Chicken Breasts in Dill-Caper Cream Sauce
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    30 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    121

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this sophisticated yet simple dish. Tender chicken breasts are draped in a luscious, herbaceous dill-caper cream sauce, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    18 g
  • Cholesterol
    169 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    22 g
  • Saturated Fat
    22 g
  • Sodium
    590 mg
  • Sugar
    1 g
  • Fat
    41 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Prepare the Chicken: Place flour on a large plate. Dredge chicken breasts in flour, shaking off excess. Season generously with salt and pepper. (5 minutes)

02

Step

Sauté the Chicken: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high. Add chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side. Ensure an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165°F (74°C). Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside, covering with aluminum foil to keep warm. (15 minutes)

03

Step

Create the Dill-Caper Cream Sauce: Pour white wine into the same skillet to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Bring to a simmer and let reduce slightly for about 2 minutes. Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, basil, parsley, dill, and thyme. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, whisking constantly, until the sauce has thickened to a creamy consistency, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in capers and heat for 1-2 minutes more. (10 minutes)

04

Step

Serve: Plate chicken breasts and generously spoon the dill-caper cream sauce over the top. Garnish with extra fresh herbs, if desired. Serve immediately.

For best results, use fresh, high-quality ingredients. The flavor of the sauce depends heavily on the herbs and capers.
Pounding the chicken breasts ensures even cooking and helps them stay tender and juicy.
If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but reduce the amount to 1/3 as dried herbs are more potent.
Serve this dish with a side of pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal.

Christopher Armstrong

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 40 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Candelario Mayert

    I didn't have any white wine on hand, so I used chicken broth instead, and it worked just fine.

  • Caroline Bailey

    This recipe is a keeper! Easy to follow and the results are restaurant-worthy.

  • Tillman Vonrueden

    I tried this with whitefish fillets and it was amazing! Thanks for the tip!

  • Lura Schmidt

    The sauce was a bit too tart for my taste, so I added a teaspoon of honey to balance it out.

  • Shania Considine

    Absolutely delicious! The sauce is so flavorful and creamy. My family loved it!

  • Baby Reinger

    Be careful not to overcook the chicken, or it will be dry. Use a meat thermometer to ensure it's cooked to perfection.

  • Amy Roob

    This is my go-to recipe when I want to impress guests. It's always a hit!

  • Aryanna Mclaughlin

    I added a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat, and it was fantastic!

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