Basic Chicken Breasts W 4 Variation Toppers Recipe

Ingredients for Basic Chicken Breasts W 4 Variation Toppers

• Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter (for mustard-caper and mushroom-wine toppers)
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup chicken broth (for each topper)
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons capers
• Fresh Mushrooms
• Dry White Wine
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
• Pineapple Chunks In Juice
• Apricot Preserves
• Jalapeno
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• Fresh Cilantro
• Italian Style Diced Tomatoes
• Artichoke Hearts
• Balsamic Vinegar
• Mozzarella Cheese

How to Make Basic Chicken Breasts W 4 Variation Toppers

1. In a large resealable bag, combine 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
2. Add 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs total) to the bag and shake until evenly coated.
3. 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.
4. **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.
5. **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.
6. **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.
7. **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.
8. Spoon your chosen topper over each chicken breast. For the tomato-artichoke topper, sprinkle with 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese before serving.
9. Serve immediately and enjoy!