how long to poach chicken breast
How to Poach Chicken Breasts: Method #2. 1  Preheat your oven to 325Â°F. 2  Follow steps #1 through #3 described above. 3  Bring the water to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer for five minutes. 4  Poach the chicken breasts in the oven for about 15 minutes, then remove and either serve or cool as described above. Follow steps #1 through #3 described above. 2  Bring the water to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer for five minutes. 3  Then cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and transfer it to the oven. 4  Poach the chicken breasts in the oven for about 15 minutes, then remove and either serve or cool as described above.