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Easy Stove Top Chicken Breasts Recipe Ready in 25 Minutes

Delicious stove top chicken breasts cooked in just 25 minutes, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 chicken breasts
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 273

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or canola oil divided
  • 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 pound total)
  • cooking spray
  • salt to taste
  • fresh ground pepper to taste
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon smoked or sweet paprika
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter divided

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

  1. Heat 1-1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet.
  2. Pat dry the chicken breasts with paper towels.
  3. Drizzle a bit of oil over each chicken breast or spray with cooking oil, and rub it all over.
  4. In a small mixing bowl, combine salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, basil, and paprika.
  5. Season both sides of each chicken breast with the prepared seasoning; rub it all around.
  6. Add 2 chicken breasts to the hot skillet.
  7. Cook chicken breasts for 5 to 7 minutes without moving them.
  8. Flip both chicken breasts over, add 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet, and swirl butter around; continue cooking for 7 more minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  9. Remove chicken breasts from skillet; set aside and keep covered.
  10. Repeat the same method with the remaining 2 chicken breasts.
  11. When finished, transfer chicken to a cutting board; let rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken breastCalories: 273kcalProtein: 24gFat: 19gSodium: 182mg

Notes

Customize your chicken by adding your favorite spices or side dishes.

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