Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Basic Poached Chicken 3.1 (350) Close Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 4 Cooking chicken breasts gently in a flavorful broth makes them moist, tender -- and healthy! Directions In a large, straight-sided skillet or pot, combine all ingredients except chicken; cover with water by 1/2 inch. Bring to a boil over high. Add chicken and return to a boil. Cook 3 minutes, then cover skillet and remove from heat. Let stand until chicken is cooked through, 15 to 18 minutes, flipping halfway through. Remove chicken from poaching liquid immediately. Cook's Notes You can flavor the poaching liquid with whatever aromatics you have on hand. This recipe is just a guideline -- try fresh ginger and soy sauce or orange and rosemary.