Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Recipes
Boneless skinless chicken breast recipes are the heart of weeknight dinners—healthy, quick-cooking, and endlessly versatile. From skillet meals to creamy casseroles and grilled favorites, these recipes prove that simple ingredients can deliver big flavor with minimal effort.
Equipment
- Skillet
Ingredients
Core Ingredients
- 2–3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
Optional Flavor Boosts
- fresh herbs such as rosemary or thyme
- lemon juice or balsamic vinegar for brightness
- honey or mustard for added sweetness or tang
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sear chicken breasts for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and caramelized.
- Reduce heat to low. Add 1/4 cup chicken broth, cover, and simmer for 7–8 minutes.
- Check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use cooked chicken in salads, wraps, pasta, or grain bowls. Baked version: Bake seasoned chicken at 400°F for 20–22 minutes. Add cream and mushrooms for a skillet sauce or grill marinated chicken for summer meals.
Nutrition
Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 30gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 420mgVitamin A: 220IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
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