PERFECT Sauteed Chicken Breasts (Made In 15 Minutes)

These sauteed chicken breasts are tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. Plus, they're an absolute breeze to make. In fact, from start to finish, this recipe for sauteed chicken breasts will only take you 15 minutes to make! So, it's really the perfect healthy chicken recipe to make yourself for a quick lunch or even a busy weeknight dinner!

The Best Sauteed Chicken Breast

If you're tired of overcooking chicken - or making it the same boring way every time - this recipe is everything you need. It's a simple, quick, and easy chicken recipe that has fantastic results every single time. 

Seriously, this sauteed chicken breasts recipe comes out as succulent and juicy as chicken breasts can get, and they're also filled with flavor from the blend of spices and seasonings they're coated in.

Not to mention, this recipe is super fast to make. You just have to season the chicken and then let it cook on the stovetop.

Sounds pretty great, right?!

Now, if you're thinking about what to eat with this pan seared chicken, I've got you covered. I usually eat it with an equally easy-to-make side like these air fryer brussel sprouts, this roasted kohlrabi, this sauteed eggplant, or this sauteed broccoli.

Ingredients

As far as ingredients go to make these sauteed chicken breasts, all you need are a handful of pantry staples. Honestly, there's a good chance you already have everything you need on hand to make 'em!

Anyway, here's what you'll need:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 0.75lb.)
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoon paprika powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• Salt, and pepper, to taste

Simple stuff, eh?

By the way, this recipe works with practically any seasoning mix - even just your basic salt and pepper works great if you want to keep it simple. Or you can change up the flavor by using this homemade taco seasoning mix.  

Also, if you love simple and easy chicken recipes just like this one, I highly recommend making my air fryer chicken breast recipe or this stuffed chicken recipe next. It happens to use a lot of the same ingredients, and you can put any leftover chicken you have after making this recipe to good use by making that one.

How to Cook Chicken Breast

As I mentioned earlier, this pan-seared chicken breast recipe is ready in as fast as 15 minutes.

Seriously, that's all the time you need to make perfectly cooked chicken breasts on the stovetop.

So, gather up your ingredients, and let's get cooking!

Step 1: Prep The Chicken Breasts

Before you get into the recipe, you'll want to make sure your skinless chicken breasts are all the same thickness. So if they aren't, you can either pound them with a meat mallet or slice them lengthwise into equal pieces.

Step 2: Season The Chicken

Next, you can toss your skinless chicken breasts in a large bowl with a tablespoon of olive oil, add the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and a dash of salt and pepper, and give everything a quick mix.

Step 3: Cook The Chicken

Now, you can add the rest of the olive oil to a large skillet and heat it up over medium-high heat.

Once the oil is hot, you can add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet and cook them for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. You can use a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken breasts to check their doneness. They should have an internal temperature of at least 165°F (74°C).

Finally, when they reach that temp, you can just transfer your pan seared chicken breasts to a plate and let them rest for a few minutes - doing this will ensure they end up super juicy.

Enjoy!

What to Eat with Sauteed Chicken Breasts

These sauteed chicken breasts are so versatile that you can pair them with practically anything! 

If you need some ideas though, here are a few of my favorite things to serve with this chicken recipe:

• Roasted veggies
• Mashed potatoes
• Brown rice or cauliflower rice
• Put it in a tortilla shell to make chicken tacos
• Add rice, black beans, and shredded cheese to make a bowl with the chicken for a burrito bowl

By the way, if you're looking for something to dip the chicken in, this homemade BBQ sauce is a fantastic choice.

How to Store Cooked Chicken Breast

This recipe for pan seared chicken breast makes about 2 servings. And honestly, they make excellent leftovers, so feel free to make extras!

Speaking of leftovers, if you have any, you can store the chicken in an airtight container, and it'll last in the fridge for around 3-4 days.

Alternatively, to store the chicken for even longer, you can freeze it and keep it in the freezer for up to 4 months. I recommend keeping them in a freezer-safe bag with the excess air squeezed out.

How To Reheat Chicken Breast

Whenever you're ready to eat these cooked chicken breasts again, you can either just eat 'em cold right out of the fridge, or you can heat them back up.

So, to reheat your sauteed chicken, I recommend using either a microwave or a skillet.

If you decide to use the microwave to reheat it, just cover the chicken with a wet paper towel and cook it in 30-second increments until it reaches your desired temperature.

Alternatively, you can use a skillet/pan to reheat it as well. Just add a little oil to a pan, and then heat the chicken over medium-low heat until it reaches your desired temperature. 

FAQs About Sauteed Chicken Breasts

How long does it take to sauté chicken breasts?

How long it takes to saute chicken breasts depends on the thickness of the chicken breasts themselves. With that said, typically, it should only take about 4-5 minutes on each side to sauté chicken breasts. For best results though, you'll definitely want to use a meat thermometer to check that your chicken breasts have reached 165°F (74°C).

How do you sauté chicken without drying it out?

The key to succulent juicy, sauteed chicken breasts is not overcooking them. Sauteeing the chicken breasts to a max internal temp of 165F° - or to 160F° and letting them rest up to 165°F internally - is a foolproof way to ensure the chicken turns out super juicy.

Wrapping It Up

Well, that's how to saute chicken breasts in just 15 minutes!

Honestly, this is one of the quickest and easiest chicken breast recipes you'll ever make.

I like to throw a couple of these pan seared chicken breasts together with some steamed veggies and jasmine rice to make a healthy, satisfying, and of course, incredibly tasty meal. Honestly, it's even a hit with my 2-year-old.

Anyway, I hope you enjoy this sauteed chicken breast recipe as much as I/we do.

As always, if you make it, don't forget to leave a comment below and let me know what you think!

More Easy Chicken Recipes

If you enjoyed how quick, simple, and easy these sauteed chicken breasts were to make, I have more chicken recipes on the blog just like it.

Here are some reader favorites:

• How to cook chicken tenderloins
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• Chicken bacon ranch casserole
• Baked chicken legs
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• Baked chicken breast

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