Name: Easy Skillet Chicken Breast: Quick Weeknight Dinner
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: Main Ingredients:; 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs total), sliced horizontally if thick; 2 tbsp olive oil; Flavor Boosters:; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 3-4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 bell pepper (any color), sliced; 1 tsp Italian seasoning (plus more for chicken); Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; Pantry Staples for Sauce:; 1.5 cups chicken broth (low sodium preferred); 0.5 cup heavy cream; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 2 tbsp cold water; Finishing Touches:; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

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Easy Boneless Chicken Breast Skillet Dinner: Make tender, juicy chicken in one pan. Your perfect quick weeknight meal, ready in under 30 minutes!

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:
2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs total), sliced horizontally if thick
2 tbsp olive oil
Flavor Boosters:
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
3–4 cloves garlic, minced
1 bell pepper (any color), sliced
1 tsp Italian seasoning (plus more for chicken)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Pantry Staples for Sauce:
1.5 cups chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
0.5 cup heavy cream
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp cold water
Finishing Touches:
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

Prep Your Chicken & Veggies:: First things first, get those boneless chicken breasts ready! Pat them really, really dry with paper towels – this is crucial for a good sear, trust me, I’ve learned this the hard way. Season them generously with salt, pepper, and a bit of that Italian seasoning. Then, chop your onion, mince your garlic, and slice up that bell pepper. Having everything prepped makes the cooking flow so much smoother, honestly, it’s a game-changer.
Sear the Chicken:: Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once it’s shimmering, carefully place your seasoned chicken breasts in the pan. Don’t overcrowd it; you might need to do this in two batches. Let them sear for about 4-5 minutes per side until they’re golden brown and cooked through. I always peek a little early, hoping for that perfect crust. Remove the chicken to a plate and set it aside, letting those juices redistribute.
Sauté the Aromatics:: Lower the heat to medium and add another splash of olive oil if needed. Toss in your chopped onion and bell pepper. Sauté them for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften and get a little translucent. The smell at this point is just divine, seriously! Then, add the minced garlic and cook for just another minute until fragrant – don’t let it burn, that’s a mistake I’ve made before.
Build the Creamy Sauce:: Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan – that’s all flavor, hon! Bring it to a gentle simmer. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch with a tablespoon or two of cold water to make a slurry. Stir this slurry into the simmering broth. It’ll start to thicken almost immediately, which is always satisfying to watch! Stir in the heavy cream and the rest of your Italian seasoning, plus more salt and pepper to taste.
Bring It All Together:: Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into that gorgeous, creamy sauce. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for about 5-7 minutes. This allows the chicken to finish cooking through gently and soak up all those incredible flavors. I always sneak a little taste of the sauce here, just to make sure it’s perfect, you know?
Serve It Up:: Once the chicken is tender and the sauce is perfectly thickened, turn off the heat. Garnish generously with fresh chopped parsley. The vibrant green against the creamy sauce just looks so inviting! Serve your easy boneless chicken breast skillet dinner immediately. The aroma filling your kitchen will be pure comfort, I promise. It’s truly a simple dish that tastes like you fussed for hours!