Ingredients for Basic Chicken Breasts W 4 Variation Toppers
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs total)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
- 1/2 cup pineapple preserves
- 1/4 cup apricot preserves
- 1 finely chopped jalapeño pepper
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts (drained and quartered)
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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How to Make Basic Chicken Breasts W 4 Variation Toppers
- In a large resealable bag, combine 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
- Add 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs total) to the bag and shake until evenly coated.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 8 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- **Mustard-Caper Topper:** Saute 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion in 1 tablespoon butter for 2 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup chicken broth, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, and 2 tablespoons capers. Simmer for 4 minutes.
- **Mushroom-Wine Topper:** Saute 8 ounces sliced mushrooms in 1 tablespoon butter until tender. Add 1/4 cup dry white wine, 1/4 cup chicken broth, and 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary. Simmer for 4 minutes.
- **Caribbean Topper:** In the same skillet, combine 1/2 cup pineapple preserves, 1/4 cup apricot preserves, and 1 finely chopped jalapeño pepper. Cook for 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons lime juice and 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro.
- **Tomato-Artichoke Topper:** In the same skillet, combine 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts (drained and quartered), and 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar. Simmer for 4 minutes.
- Spoon your chosen topper over each chicken breast. For the tomato-artichoke topper, sprinkle with 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese before serving.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
42 g
Sugar
122g
Fat
34g
Carbs
16g
