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Stovetop Chicken Breast Recipe

Stove Top Chicken Breasts are tender, juicy and beautifully seared in less than 30 minutes. With a simple seasoning and butter sauce, this is the best chicken recipe!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Kristin Maxwell

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and chili powder. Place the chicken on a plate and sprinkle the seasoning mixture over both sides of the chicken and rub it in with your hands.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet (with a tight fitting lid) over medium-high heat. Add chicken and leave it alone (uncovered) to sear and cook for 4 minutes on the first side.
  • Flip the chicken and add the butter to the skillet, swirling it around the pan as it melts. Cook for 2 minutes, then cover the skillet with a tight fitting lid.
  • Turn heat down to low for 10 minutes. Remove the skillet from heat and rest, covered, for another 5-10 minutes. Chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
  • Serve immediately with parsley garnish, if desired.

Notes

Chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Note that the cook time can vary depending on your particular stove's flame and the pan use, as well as the size and thickness of the chicken. 
I highly recommend having a meat thermometer on hand and testing the temperature as you remove it from the heat. It does need to rest, but if it's already hit the 165 mark you may need to simply rest on a cutting board. 
Resist the urge to move chicken as it cooks. It needs that time to get a beautiful sear.

Nutrition

Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 740mg | Potassium: 434mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 197IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg

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