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Pan Seared Chicken Breasts

Learn how to cook tender, juicy, and flavorful boneless chicken breasts in a pan. Perfect for quick dinners and meal prep! 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 229 kcal
Course: Main Course , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp steak seasoning $0.20
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika $0.05
  • 1/2 tsp sweet paprika $0.05
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.3 lbs. total) $6.79
  • 1 Tbsp cooking oil $0.08
  • 1 Tbsp butter (optional) $0.10

Instructions

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  1. Combine the steak seasoning, smoked paprika, and sweet paprika in a bowl. Coat the chicken breasts liberally with the seasoning on all sides.
  2. Add the cooking oil to a large skillet and heat over medium-low (or medium for thin-cut breasts). Once hot, swirl the oil to coat the skillet.
  3. Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 8 minutes without flipping (5 minutes for thin-cut breasts). Flip the chicken and then cook on the second side until well browned and cooked through (internal temperature of 165ºF).
  4. For extra luscious chicken, add a tablespoon of butter to the skillet, allow it to melt, then flip the chicken a couple of times to coat in the melted butter.
  5. Transfer the chicken to a clean cutting board and allow it to rest for five minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 229kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 10g (15%) Sodium 197mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 229

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 229kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 10g 15%
Sodium 197mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.