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A cooked chicken breast in a cast Iron Skillet.

Cast Iron Skillet Chicken Breast

Juicy Cast Iron Skillet Chicken Breast is so simple to make with a classic blend of herbs and a delicious coating of parmesan cheese.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked chicken, chicken breast
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: April

Equipment

  • Large cast iron skillet

Ingredients

  • 4 medium chicken breasts, skinless, boneless
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoon fresh grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F. Heat 1 tablespoon of canola oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Mix all the spices and parmesan cheese in a small bowl.
  • Coat each chicken breast in the herb and cheese mixture. Sprinkle the mixture over each side of the chicken breasts and press the mixture in, coating each side.
  • Once the cast iron pan is hot, place the chicken breasts into the pan and cook for 3 minutes. Do NOT turn the chicken breasts during this time. Just let them cook.
  • Flip them over and cook on the other side for another 3 minutes.
  • Then place the whole pan into the oven. Bake for 13 minutes until an inserted meat thermometer reads 165 degrees F.

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Notes

Substitutions: If you don't have canola oil, make sure you use another low-smoke point oil, like sunflower or safflower oil. I don't recommend using olive oil.
Leftover chicken will be good for up to 3 days in the fridge.
If you don't have a cast iron skillet, you can also use any oven-safe skillet. Just be sure to check the directions for the pan that it says "oven safe". 
Make sure to get the cast iron skillet nice and hot. The skillet is ready when the oil becomes shiny.
And don't forget to keep that oven mitt standing by to get it out of the oven safely!
Nutrition information is approximate and is for 1 chicken breast.
Nutrition Facts
Cast Iron Skillet Chicken Breast
Amount per Serving
Calories
258
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
0.03
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Cholesterol
 
145
mg
48
%
Sodium
 
262
mg
11
%
Potassium
 
836
mg
24
%
Protein
 
48
g
96
%
Vitamin A
 
68
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
 
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
 
11
mg
1
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Calories
258
Nutrition Facts