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three chicken breasts seared in a cast iron skillet

The Best Cast Iron Skillet Chicken Breast Recipe

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When it comes to cooking chicken breast for a main course, you need The Best Cast Iron Skillet Chicken Breast Recipe to rely on every single time!
The even heat distribution and excellent heat retention of a cast iron pan make it the ideal choice for achieving perfectly cooked, juicy chicken breasts for a quick and easy meal any night of the week!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course gluten free chicken, gluten free low carb, keto chicken, keto dinners, skillet dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 431 kcal

Equipment

  • 10" cast iron skillet
  • Tongs
  • Paper Towels

Ingredients
  

  • 3-4 large Boneless skinless chicken breasts approx 1.5-2lb
  • 2 tbsp Paprika
  • 2 tbsp Garlic powder
  • Oil for the pan bacon grease preferred
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Start by patting the whole chicken breasts dry with a paper towel. Season both sides of the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle the paprika, garlic powder seasoning evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts, pressing gently to help it adhere.
  • Place your cast iron skillet on the stovetop over medium high heat. Allow it to heat up for a few minutes until it becomes hot.
  • Add the bacon grease or vegetable oil to the skillet and swirl it around to coat the surface evenly.
  • Once the skillet is hot, carefully place the seasoned chicken breasts into the pan for a quick pan sear. To get a good sear, let the chicken cook undisturbed in the bottom of the pan for 6 minutes until it turns golden brown. Using tongs, flip the chicken breasts to the other side.
  • Now immediately put into your 400 F oven and bake for 13 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • If you cut into the thickest part of your largest chicken breast and it seems to not be firm enough, return it to the oven for 5 minutes at a time.
  • If you have only a few that need more time, only return them to the oven and remove the thinner ones from the skillet as to not over cook them.
  • Once cooked, transfer the chicken breasts to a plate and let them rest for 5 minutes before cutting them so the juices do not run out.
  • If you happen to have any leftover chicken, store it in an airtight container in the fridge up to 5 days. It can be frozen once cooked up to 2 months in an airtight freezer bag.

Notes

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Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 chicken breast
Servings: 4
Amount per serving  
Calories 431
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 47.6g 61%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 9mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 0g  
Protein 5.6g  
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 0mg 0%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 0mg 0%

Nutrition

Calories: 431kcal
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