Easy One-Pan Cast Iron Slillet Chicken Breasts
Juicy, flavorful cast iron skillet chicken breasts are perfect for a quick main dish or add to salads, sandwiches, and more.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 122kcal
Cost: $10
Ingredients
- 3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 2 pounds
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder and parsley.
- Heat a cast iron pan on the stove on medium heat. Add olive oil to the pan then the chicken breasts. Sear and cook for about 5 to 10 minutes, (turning once) or until chicken is golden brown on the outside.
- Add butter to the pan and baste the chicken with the juices and melted butter.
- Put the cast iron pan in the oven and cook the chicken for about 15 to 20 minutes or until juices run clear and it is no longer pink in the middle. Internal temperature of the chicken with an instant read thermometer should be at 165°F.
- Slice the chicken and serve with the juice if desired.
Notes
Season with extra salt and pepper after cooked if necessary.
Nutrition
Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 484mg | Potassium: 234mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 463IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.4mg