I have now been back on Weight Watchers for 2 weeks, and the results have been great! I am slowly losing weight the right way, and can I just tell you guys how great that feels? I have also been loving the Connect feature on their app. It makes connecting with others so much easier than it was before…and it’s all integrated with the app, which I love.
I want to use 2016 to step out of my comfort zone a little bit, especially when it comes to cooking delicious food. And what better way of doing that than using ingredients you don’t normally use? This recipe has capers in it (kind of between a pea and an olive), and it brings so much flavor to the dish.
Related: Delicious Parmesan Chicken
Probably 10 years ago, I tried something with capers in it and HATED it. I had sworn them off because of that one experience and vowed to never eat anything with them in it. Well self, I found that I actually like love them…depending on how they are prepared.
To make this dish:
Salt and pepper the chicken. In a large skillet, melt 2 Tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Cook the chicken about 7-8 minutes on each side. When the chicken is cooked through, add the chicken broth or wine (depending on which one you use), lemon juice and capers. Bring to a boil.
Take the chicken out of the skillet and set aside. Add in the remaining butter and olive oil to the pan and melt until the sauce thickens a bit. Serve immediately – 1 chicken breast with 1/4 cup of sauce – with your favorite side dish. I chose lemon asparagus as the side for our meal.
Creamy Lemon Chicken With Capers
This recipe is 8 SmartPoints per serving, 1 chicken breast.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup capers
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup chicken stock or white wine
- 4 Tablespoons light butter
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Salt and pepper the chicken. In a large skillet, melt 2 T of butter over medium heat. Cook the chicken about 7-8 minutes on each side.
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When the chicken is cooked through, add the chicken broth or wine (depending on which one you use), lemon juice and capers. Bring to a boil.
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Take the chicken out of the skillet and set aside. Add the remaining butter and olive oil to the pan and melt until the sauce thickens a bit.
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Serve immediately
