Cast Iron Chicken Breast

If you have a cast iron skillet, you need to make this cast iron skillet chicken tonight! It's tender, juicy, and seasoned to perfection. Topped with a homemade herb butter blend, I guarantee you'll be obsessed with this cast iron chicken breast recipe. 

This Cast Iron Chicken Will Be Your Family's New Favorite Dinner

I cook chicken breast for dinner at least twice every week. So, I'm always trying to create new recipes to keep it exciting for my family. I haven't had a complaint yet! And this deliciously buttery chicken with fresh herbs was an instant family favorite.

This cast iron skillet chicken breast recipe is so easy to make, too! I've got it down to routine and can prepare it in about 10 minutes or less. After you make it once, this will be one of those recipes you'll be able to whip up with no planning. It's perfect when you need a healthy dinner that can go with any of your favorite sides!

Ingredients You'll Need

For the chicken:

• 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder

For the butter:

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• Salt and pepper, to taste

How To Make Cast Iron Chicken Breast

Step 1: Make the garlic herb butter

Combine the softened butter with garlic, thyme, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir until you get a whipped combination and set aside.

Step 2: Season the chicken

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and add the spices to a bowl and mix to combine. Then rub the chicken with the spices and make sure to cover all parts of the chicken.

Step 3: Sear the chicken

Heat a cast iron pan over medium heat, then add the oil to it. Once it's hot, add the chicken to the skillet and sear the chicken for 5 minutes per side to give it a delicious seared crust.

Step 4: Bake the chicken

Transfer the seared chicken breasts to the preheated oven. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the temperature of the thickest part of the chicken reaches 165°F.

Step 5: Serve

Remove the chicken from the oven and top with the herb butter. Once the butter is melted, serve the chicken, drizzled with extra butter sauce. 

Expert Tips

• Use a handheld beater to whip the butter and herbs more easily. It'll give it an extra whipped butter consistency.
• Turn the burner to medium-high heat if the chicken breasts are not searing within 5 minutes per side.
• Check on the chicken after about 10 minutes of baking to see how it's coming along. You don't want to overcook the chicken! 

How To Store Cooked Chicken Breast

This recipe for cast iron chicken breasts makes 4 servings, so if you end up having some leftovers, don't worry. They taste just as good reheated. Store the chicken breast in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

How To Reheat Chicken

To reheat, place them back into the cast iron skillet with a little broth or water. Bake covered lightly with foil at 300°F for 15-20 minutes until the internal temperature is back up to 165°F.

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