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Grilled Chicken Breasts – Easy Grill Pan Method

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Grilled chicken breasts on the stove top

These grilled chicken breasts make a simple main dish, and you can make them on the stovetop with a grill pan. They also make a great make-ahead food prep option to eat from all week.

Grilled chicken breasts on a white plate with tongs and parsley

In this recipe, I am using this grill pan. (Amazon affiliate) You can also use a cast iron skillet if you have one. I mean, would you ever guess this plate of yumminess never touched an actual grill? 😍👌🏻

Grilled chicken breasts on a white plate with tongs and parsley

How to Season Grilled Chicken Breasts

In this recipe I am using a simple combinations of garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt and pepper. This is my go-to seasoning for chicken breasts because it is simple, versatile and delicious!

sprinkling raw chicken breasts with seasoning

I usually don’t measure when I make grilled chicken breasts.😎🤷🏼‍♀️  But, no worries friends! I did measure for the sake of writing out this recipe for you guys. That being said, feel free to make it your own!

For examples of variations, I love to use fresh herbs and fresh garlic. Or I’ll change it up and add some cumin to give it a Tex Mex flare.

I change up the herbs sometimes too! Rosemary and thyme are a great combination as well. And I have tons of both growing in my backyard. 🤓

But honestly most days I just need something quick. So I made this with dried herbs to keep things simple and easy. 💁🏼‍♀️

Also, salt and pepper to your taste, but I do so pretty liberally. Chicken breast is pretty much a blank slate (bland by itself), so I salt and pepper generously.

Recipe Ideas for Make Ahead Chicken Breasts

Most of the time, we enjoy these with a couple of simple sides, like Instant Pot sweet potatoes and roasted vegetables.

When I make grilled chicken breasts for dinner, though, I always make extra. Why, you might ask? The leftovers make a great staple that you can use in so many different recipes. Like this Greek chicken pasta.

Greek chicken pasta on square white plates with tomato, feta and basil

Or my Greek salad with grilled chicken, inspired by the one at Zoe’s Kitchen.

My Greek salad with chicken is so delicious and satisfying, and it is inspired by Zoe's Kitchen. | APinchOfHealthy.com

Or my chicken BLT salad.

hand with a fork in Chicken BLT salad with avocado

You can use these in casseroles too, like my chicken tetrazzini.

Chicken tetrazzini casserole with chicken, mushrooms, creamy white wine sauce and parmesan cheese

The possibilities are endless!

Case and point: grilled chicken breasts are a great food prep option to have in your bag of tricks. And you don’t need a fancy grill to make them!

These are one of the most loved recipes for my audience. On top of that, I make these myself allllll the time. It is such a useful and versatile recipe. I hope y’all enjoy them as much as we have.

Tools Used to Make Grilled Chicken on the Stovetop

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  • Grill pan OR cast iron skillet
  • Tongs
  • Measuring spoons

Grilled Chicken Breasts Recipe

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Grilled chicken breasts on a white plate with tongs and parsley
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Grilled Chicken Breasts - Easy Grill Pan Method

Today I am showing you how to make grilled chicken breasts on the stovetop with a grill pan. This has been one of the most popular recipes.

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword grill pan chicken breast, grilled chicken breast
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 26 minutes
Rest time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 3
Calories 128 kcal
Author Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy

Ingredients

  • 3 Raw boneless skinless chicken breasts (mine were around 7.5 ounces each)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Dried oregano - about 1/8 teaspoon per chicken breast
  • Dried basil - about 1/8 teaspoon per chicken breast
  • Granulated Garlic - about 1/4 teaspoon per chicken breast
  • Cooking spray or oil of your choice (high smoke point oil like avocado, coconut or even canola is best)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

  2. Add seasonings to both sides of the raw chicken breasts.

  3. Spray indoor grill pan with cooking spray, and preheat on the stovetop over medium high heat for about one minute.

  4. Place the chicken breasts on the hot grill pan.

  5. Cook on the first side for about 4 minutes, and turn the chicken breasts over on the other side.


  6. Cook on the second side for about two minutes, and then place the grill pan into the preheated oven. (Note: you can transfer to any other baking dish if you need to. For example, if your grill pan won't fit in your small oven)

  7. Cook in the oven for about 20 minutes, until chicken is cooked all the way through.

  8. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

  9. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Recipe Notes

Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator.

Smaller chicken breasts may require less oven time. 

Nutrition Facts
Grilled Chicken Breasts - Easy Grill Pan Method
Amount Per Serving
Calories 128 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Cholesterol 72mg24%
Sodium 131mg6%
Potassium 418mg12%
Protein 23g46%
Vitamin A 35IU1%
Vitamin C 1.3mg2%
Calcium 6mg1%
Iron 0.4mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Note: This post originally appeared on A Pinch of Healthy October 17, 2014.

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  1. Lindsay M. says

    November 6, 2022 at 9:06 am

    5 stars
    Thanks for this recipe! It’s my go-to, make-ahead dish almost every time I meal prep. The grilling/oven method never fails , no matter how I vary the seasoning spices!.

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      November 6, 2022 at 1:45 pm

      Yay Lindsay! I am so glad you are enjoying it.❤️

      Reply
  2. Yaffit says

    January 10, 2022 at 7:10 pm

    Excellent recipes 👍Thank you for sharing!🥰
    So happy to be able to enjoy grilled chicken without a BBQ. I invested in a good pan( stove & oven) and used it for the first time with your recipe . So I am dancing tonight.😋 Thank you again!!!🌺🌸🌴🥰

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      January 11, 2022 at 11:32 am

      Yay! Glad to hear it.💃🏼 🙌🏻

      Reply
  3. Laura says

    November 5, 2020 at 2:45 pm

    5 stars
    Thanks for the great recipe! It’s so simple and tasty…I’ve been using it regularly!

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      November 9, 2020 at 1:20 pm

      I am so glad you enjoyed it, Laura.👏🏻

      Reply
  4. Susan says

    June 5, 2020 at 5:42 pm

    I tried this tonight and worked perfectly! I will definitely be making this regularly. I’m wondering if anyone has ever tried this with hamburgers. I like my burgers with no pink.

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      June 6, 2020 at 4:13 pm

      Yay, Susan!💖 I have made hamburgers this way (unofficially, no published recipe…yet!). I cannot tell you the exact timing, but the process was the same: brown on both sides and finish off in the oven. Just make sure your pan is oven safe, and you are good to go.👌🏻

      Reply
  5. Sadie says

    March 2, 2019 at 5:39 pm

    Googled how to grill chicken with oven and this did not disappoint. My husband praised how good it was and I admit, I was surprised. This is better than a lot of grilled chicken I’ve had that my own friends and family have cooked! Definitely writing this one in my recipe notebook to use again, I have a feeling it will be a new family favorite!

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      March 3, 2019 at 11:18 am

      Yay Sadie! So happy that you enjoyed it.

      Reply
  6. Mandy says

    August 23, 2018 at 6:37 pm

    5 stars
    I made this tonight for dinner. I made it exactly as it says (I finished baking it in the grill pan in the oven). Im a vegetarian and I get worried about cooking the chicken through and I dont know how to fire up the outdoor grill…so this worked great and my kids Loved it!! I served it with brown rice and steamed veggies.

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    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      August 23, 2018 at 7:57 pm

      Yay! So glad y’all enjoyed it💖👏🏻

      Reply
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