"FERRANTE" > wrote in message
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> Usually when I cook a chicken breast, I bake it in the over for an
> hour at 350 degrees. However, tonight I want to cook one breast and
> cut it in slices to add to alfredo sauce to put over spaghetti. I've
> never cooked a chicken breast any other way.
>
> What is the easiest and simplest way to cook it without waiting an
> hour? Since I want to slice it in strips for the sauce, should I slice
> it first and then cook it? Easier to cut afterwards? If I cook it in a
> small skillet, how do you know when it is done on the inside?
>
> Thanks in advance for your help.
> Mark Ferrante
> Bachelor Cook

I'll assume you don't coat the breast with any heavy spices (I've not made
the dish in a very long time). You can broil the breast for a few
minutes-since you are going to slice it up anyway, slice it in half when you
think it might be done.
You can also slice it up and pan fry it in PAM or some other spray and/or
add a bit of lemon juice to keep it from sticking. The juices should run
clear when done. After trying it a couple of times, you should just 'know'
when it's done.