I get it about the water sitting on your counter, but it’s all hands-off time - you just need to set it and forget it. Before you give up on sous vide, let me give you two of my absolutely favorite recipes that really show off how great sous vide cooking can be. The first will give you absolutely perfectly cooked, tender duck breasts. The second will give you some of the best brisket you’ve ever had.
And why do chicken breasts when you can get boneless leg of lamb from Costco for the same price and do this: Sous Vide Leg of Lamb With Mint, Cumin, and Black Mustard Recipe