Chicken in Tomato-Caper Sauce Recipe

Chicken in Tomato-Caper Sauce Recipe Chicken in Tomato-Caper Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home Rating 4

This is what I call an easy crowd pleaser. I like to serve this entree with pasta and a nice salad. If you don’t have capers, try using diced green olives instead. —Shemaine Rohrbach, Allentown, Pennsylvania

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Chicken in Tomato-Caper Sauce Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. Cook: 15 min.
  • Yield: 4 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
  • 2 tablespoons drained capers
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  • Pound chicken breasts with a meat mallet to 1/4-in. thickness; sprinkle with pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Brown chicken on both sides; remove from pan.
  • In same skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomatoes, spinach, capers, basil and cayenne. Return chicken to pan. Cook, covered, 8-10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.
  • Sprinkle with cheeses. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, until cheese is melted. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 392 calories, 16 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 111 mg cholesterol, 545 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 45 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 6 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Chicken in Tomato-Caper Sauce in Taste of Home April/May 2013

Tip

Parmesan Pointers

When a recipe calls for shredded Parmesan cheese, use the cheese found in bags in the grocery store dairy section. Shredded Parmesan is often used in salads or soups where the shreds make a pretty garnish. If grated Parmesan is called for, use the finely grated cheese sold in containers with shaker/pourer tops. This type works well in lasagna and casseroles. (You can substitute either shredded or grated Parmesan in equal proportions in your favorite recipes.) If you decide to buy a chunk of Parmesan cheese and grate your own, be sure to use the finest section on your grating tool. You can also use a blender or food processor. Simply cut the cheese into 1-inch cubes and process 1 cup of cubes at a time on high until finely grated.

Light-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2013 by kheer

I made this last night and it was wonderful. I am not used so much cayenne pepper but it was great. There was left over sauce and I used it in scrambled eggs for breakfast, the eggs were fabulous!!

Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2013 by LLbarry

Winner! My husband loved it and it was a quick weeknight meal with lots of flavor, I saved time by using chicken tenders.

Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2013 by matteliz@swbell.net

This recipe is good but not exceptional. I wish the caper flavor had been stronger; perhaps increasing the amount would help. I did appreciated the large amount of veggies included--you don't need to add any veggie side dishes to this dish, just a starch! I ate it with couscous and bulgur.

 
 

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