Fast Chicken Breast
Quick and easy chicken breast recipes perfect for busy weeknights, featuring a simple cooking method and a variety of delicious toppings.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300kcal
Ingredients
Chicken and Seasonings
- 4 pieces boneless chicken breasts Pounded or sliced to even thickness for quick cooking.
- 1 teaspoon salt For seasoning.
- 1 teaspoon black pepper For seasoning.
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder For seasoning.
- 1 teaspoon paprika For seasoning.
- 1 tablespoon oil For cooking.
Toppings
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice For lemon butter topping.
- 1 tablespoon butter For lemon butter topping.
- 1 cup salsa For salsa and avocado topping.
- 1 avocado sliced Optional topping.
- 1 cup pesto For pesto and tomato topping.
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes For pesto and tomato topping.
- 1 cup BBQ sauce For BBQ topping.
- 2 cups bagged slaw For BBQ topping.
- 1 cup cucumber For Greek style topping.
- 1 cup feta cheese For Greek style topping.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil Drizzle for Greek topping.
- 1 teaspoon oregano For Greek style topping.
- 1 cup marinara sauce For cheesy marinara topping.
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese For cheesy marinara topping.
Instructions
Preparation
- Slice or pound the chicken breasts so they are of even thickness.
- Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
Cooking
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken for about 4 to 6 minutes per side depending on thickness.
- Rest the chicken for 5 minutes before slicing.
Serving
- Top the cooked chicken with any of the suggested toppings.
Notes
To keep chicken moist, avoid overcooking. Season slightly heavier if using in other meals. Store cooked chicken for 3 to 4 days in a sealed container.