Weight Watchers Chicken Breasts with Caper Sauce for Two
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this flavorful and healthy Weight Watchers Chicken Breasts with Caper Sauce for Two. This quick and easy recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts pan-seared to perfection, then smothered in a zesty, garlicky lemon-caper sauce that’s irresistibly tangy and aromatic. With just 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cook time, this meal is ideal for busy evenings or an intimate dinner for two. Low in calories yet high in flavor, the dish uses wholesome ingredients like fresh parsley, low-sodium chicken broth, and a drizzle of olive oil, making it a perfect choice for clean eating or Weight Watchers plans. Garnish with vibrant parsley and serve immediately to enjoy a restaurant-quality meal at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.333 cup chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound them to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
Mince the garlic cloves. In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium-low and add the minced garlic. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice. Bring the mixture to a simmer and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
Stir in the capers and cook the sauce for about 2-3 minutes, allowing it to reduce slightly.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the caper sauce over them. Allow the chicken to warm through for 1-2 minutes.
Plate the chicken breasts and spoon additional sauce on top. Garnish with the chopped parsley. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
725 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.9 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.7 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 296 mg | 99% | |
| Sodium | 1100 mg | 48% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.2 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.1 g | ||
| Protein | 109.3 g | 219% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 67 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1008 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
