This is the perfect recipe when you need cooked chicken breasts. They are so moist. I use this recipe for salads and in my Chicken Artichoke Spinach Pie.
Poached Chicken Breast
Poached Chicken Breasts
This is my go-to recipe when I'm in need of cooked chicken breasts. They are so moist. I use this recipe for salads and in my Chicken Artichoke Spinach Pie.
Ingredients
- 1 to 4 boneless chicken breasts
- salt & pepper
- 1 TBSP. olive oil
Instructions
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Pound chicken breasts to even thickness.
Lightly salt and pepper each breast on both sides.
Heat a sauce pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add the olive oil and swirl the pan.
Turn the heat to medium and add the chicken breasts. Cook for 1 minute. (You are not browning them)
Flip the chicken breasts and turn the heat to low. Cover the pan with a tight fitting lid and cook for 10 minutes. DO NOT PEEK!
Turn off the heat. Again, DO NOT PEEK. Allow to sit for 10 - 15 minutes.
