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Easy Skillet Chicken Breast Weeknight Dinner

Easy Skillet Chicken Breast Weeknight Dinner

Easy Skillet Chicken Breast Weeknight Dinner

BY: Michele
PUBLISHED: Sep 6, 2016
UPDATED: Dec 14, 2020
8 Reviews / 4.6 Average
5 Comments
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Easy Skillet Chicken Breast Weeknight Dinner

This Easy Skillet Chicken Breast Weeknight Dinner is simple and delicious and can be on the dinner table in 30 minutes.

Easy Skillet Chicken Breast Weeknight Dinner

With school back in session and busy workdays, this Easy Skillet Chicken Breast Weeknight Dinner is exactly what a busy family needs.

My grocery store had boneless, skinless chicken breasts on sale for $1.77 per lb. Of course, I had to stock up. So you may see more chicken recipes on the blog in the near future.

Easy Skillet Chicken Breast Weeknight Dinner

I don’t know about you, but I need my standby quick and easy go-to meals for busy weeknights. It is a challenge just to get everyone around the dinner table at the same time.

What I love about this recipe, is that is easily scalable from 1 to 4 (or however many you need) depending on how many people will be there for dinner.

This chicken recipe is cooked in the skillet, preferably a cast iron skillet, on top of the stove so I don’t have to heat up the oven, which as Martha says, is a good thing.

To keep things interesting, make this recipe often but change up the seasoning. The following seasoning blends work well with this recipe: Cajun Seasoning, Greek Seasoning, Taco Seasoning.

Easy Skillet Chicken Breast Weeknight Dinner

This Easy Skillet Chicken Breast Weeknight Dinner could not be any simpler or tastier. It is a great meal on its own, or you can use this recipe as a base to include in other recipes like Chicken Tetrazzini with Asiago Cream Sauce or Chicken Broccoli Cheese Quinoa Casserole or Cheesy Chicken Bacon Rasta Pasta.

I challenge you to make this chicken for one of your dinners this week. You will be glad you did. Swing back by here and let me know how you liked it.

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Easy Skillet Chicken Breast Weeknight Dinner

This Easy Skillet Chicken Breast Weeknight Dinner is simple and delicious and can be on the dinner table in 30 minutes.
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine American
Keyword Easy Skillet Chicken Breast Weeknight Dinner, skillet chicken, Skillet Chicken Breast
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 292kcal
Author Michele @ Flavor Mosaic

Ingredients

  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne optional
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  • 1 tablespoon oil
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Instructions 

  • In a small bowl stir together first 5 ingredients.
  • Sprinkle both sides of chicken breasts with seasoning.
  • In a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, add oil. When hot, add chicken.
  • Cook Chicken breasts on each side for about 10 minutes until no longer pink and juices run clear.
  • (Please note that the cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts. The thicker the chicken breast, the longer the cooking time.)

Nutrition

Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 263mg | Potassium: 836mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 243IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg

 

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Filed Under: 30-Minutes-or-Less, 5-Ingredients or less, American, Budget-friendly, Cast Iron Skillet Chicken Recipes, Chicken, Comfort Food, Date Night, Dinner, Dinner in Under 30 Minutes, Fall Recipes, Gluten Free, Low Carb, Low Fat, Lunch, Mother's Day, Quick and Easy, Skillet, Spring, Spring Recipes, Stove Top, Summer, Summer Recipes, Winter Recipes Tagged With: chicken, chicken breasts, easy, paprika, quick and easy, simple

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Hi, I’m Michele Feuerborn, wife, and dog Mom, with 20+ years experience as a home cook. I’m the Founder of Flavor Mosaic, as well as the author, recipe developer, and photographer. I share fast, easy, flavorful recipes with bold flavors, featuring Instant Pot recipes and Southern and Mexican cuisines.

Comments

  1. Platt College says

    September 12, 2016 at 1:57 pm

    I love easy to make dinners. Plus chicken is on my diet.

    Reply
  2. TrishaLabelle says

    May 8, 2018 at 3:21 am

    So so good!! I didn’t cut my breast but they still turned out amazing with the use of good quality breasts!!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      May 9, 2018 at 3:05 am

      I’m so happy you loved the recipe. Be sure to check out some of my other recipes like Easy Kung Pao Chicken.

      Reply
  3. Christina says

    March 31, 2020 at 12:21 am

    I made this tonight and it was such a hit. The easy prep and perfect seasoning makes it so great because it’s healthy and so simple to make. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe. This will be a forever go to in our home.

    Reply
    • Michele says

      March 31, 2020 at 6:16 am

      Hi Christina,

      I’m so glad you liked it. I’m glad you found a forever recipe for your family. Be sure to check out many other delicious recipes on the site. Also, sign up for the email to receive new recipes as they come out.

      Michele

      Reply

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