Name: Pan Seared Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
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)

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

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

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.