Description
- Quick and flavorful chicken breast recipes for busy weeknights. Perfect for meal prep, family dinners, and healthy eating.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: lemon juice, herbs, cream, parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Pound chicken breasts to even thickness.
- Season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat oil in skillet over medium heat.
- Cook chicken for 6–7 minutes on each side until golden.
- Add optional sauces (cream or lemon) and simmer if desired.
- Let rest before slicing and serve with sides.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal temp (165°F).
- Marinate ahead for more flavor.
- Store leftovers in fridge for 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet, Baked, Grilled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg