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Stove Top Chicken Breast (BEST Chicken Recipes)

Published on October 1, 2018, Updated April 1, 2020 by Kristin Maxwell | 82 Comments

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This Stove Top Chicken Breast is so incredibly tender and juicy and takes only 25 minutes from start to finish. It’s one of the best chicken recipes there is when you want a fresh, home cooked meal on a busy weeknight!

Juicy stovetop chicken breasts, slice on a plate with parsley

Chicken breasts are a staple in most households because they are quick and easy to cook and they can take on a variety of flavors. Our household is no different! The flavors of this chicken are similar to my Baked Chicken Breasts recipe, but you don’t have to turn on the oven, which frees it up for fresh baked bread, veggies, or even dessert!

How to Make Stove Top Chicken Breasts

I use my favorite seasoning blend of spices that really give this stovetop chicken it’s incredible flavor. The best part is you probably already have them in your pantry, and it works for all kinds of chicken recipes!

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One of the keys to cooking boneless chicken breasts is to get them to a more even thickness. If you look at the breast you can see that it’s really thick at one end, and of course that takes longer to cook. The other end is very thin which cooks much faster. The problem with this is that you end up with one end that’s dry and the opposite end that could even be a little underdone, which is why a lot of chicken recipes get a bad rap. So to rectify that, pound that chicken! Use a mallet or even a small skillet to pound out the thicker end of the chicken and make it more uniform.

This cooking process is simple but does require a little patience. After you put the chicken in a hot pan (listen to that sizzle!), whatever you do, don’t touch it! Let it sit for 4 minutes to get a nice sear, then flip it over. After about 2 minutes, turn the heat to low, add a pat of butter (totally optional, but adds additional flavor) and cover the skillet. This gives the chicken time to cook fully without burning.

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Finally after about 10 minutes remove the skillet from the heat and let it sit, still covered (again, don’t touch it!) for another 10 minutes. This time allows the juices to redistribute (“rest”) so they don’t run all over the cutting board leaving you with a dry, lifeless chicken breast.

This is one of the best chicken recipes ever!!

There you have it – perfectly tender and juicy chicken breasts on the stovetop in just about 25 minutes!

Here’s a little tip for you – See all that juice in the pan? Don’t throw it out! You can do one of two things:

  1. Drizzle it over as is.
  2. Make a gravy by adding the juices to some melted butter and flour in a small pot.

Either way you are making one of the best chicken recipes ever, even better!

juicy stove top chicken sliced on a cutting board

Want more of the best chicken recipes?

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  • Grilled Chicken Marinade
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The BEST Stovetop Chicken Breast

Kristin
4.67 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Servings 4 -6 servings

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 in a baking dish 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 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.
  • Serve immediately with parsley garnish, if desired.
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About Kristin Maxwell

Kristin Maxwell is the creator and main recipe developer, writer, and photographer of Yellow Bliss Road. A self-taught cook and self-appointed foodie, she specializes in easy, flavorful and approachable recipes for any home cook. Read more about Kristin HERE.

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  1. Valerie Buschow says

    October 20, 2020 at 10:36 am

    this is the best chicken breast recipe ever!!! My go to!!!!

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      October 21, 2020 at 9:11 am

      That’s awesome Valerie! Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  2. Adela from Miami, FL says

    February 11, 2020 at 3:38 am

    My family loved it!

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    • Kristin says

      February 15, 2020 at 3:36 pm

      Nice! Thanks for stopping by Adela.

      Reply
  3. Abbey says

    October 16, 2019 at 5:28 am

    This recipe sounds amazing! Can’t wait to try this tonight!!

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    • Kristin says

      October 17, 2019 at 1:54 pm

      Thank you Abbey! Thanks for stopping by

      Reply
  4. Lori Zimmerman says

    October 5, 2019 at 5:29 pm

    It was a hit!

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      October 6, 2019 at 3:29 pm

      Nice! Thank you Lori for stopping by.

      Reply
  5. Gracie says

    October 2, 2019 at 9:58 am

    Delicious

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    • Kristin says

      October 3, 2019 at 9:01 am

      Thank you Gracie! Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
    • Lori Zimmerman says

      October 5, 2019 at 5:28 pm

      It was a hit!

      Reply
  6. BRENDA BURGOS says

    July 31, 2019 at 7:36 pm

    I didn’t have all the ingredients but I had taco seasoning which had a few of them and then some. I slipped on the olive oil but continued to follow the recipe and it was delicious and juicy. THANK YOU

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      August 1, 2019 at 8:20 pm

      You’re so welcome Brenda! thank you so much for stopping by!

      Reply
  7. Brenda Gonzalez says

    July 10, 2019 at 7:33 pm

    Thank you so much for this recipe! I cooked the chicken in a pan (not funny paying attention to the skillet part by accident) so I left it on low for 25min instead of 10 since to make sure it cooked fully & it was still delicious and juice!!

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      July 14, 2019 at 3:47 pm

      You’re so welcome Brenda! thank you so much for stopping by!

      Reply
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