Cook the chicken with the method that is easiest for you, whether that is Pan Fried Chicken Breast, Air Fryer Chicken Breast, Baked Chicken Breast or Grilled Chicken Breast. The smokey flavor of the grilled chicken breast is fantastic. You may also use cooked, shredded chicken on your cobb salad, such as Crock Pot Shredded Chicken, Instant Pot Shredded Chicken, or see How to Cook Shredded Chicken on the stovetop in a skillet.