Chicken in Cast Iron Skillet

Looking for a delicious and easy recipe for dinner tonight? Look no further than this chicken in cast iron skillet recipe! It's packed with flavor and nutrients, and it's so simple to make. Plus, it's affordable and will leave your family feeling satisfied.

This recipe is perfect for any night of the week. It's hearty, healthy, and just plain delicious. Boneless, skinless chicken cutlets are cooked to perfection in a cast iron skillet, and the vegetables are tender and flavorful. This dish is sure to become a family favorite.

Check out all the other chicken cutlet recipes for more delicious ideas for dinner tonight!

We all need to have a FAST chicken recipe in our recipe box that helps us get dinner on the table after a busy day at work or school. This Chicken in Cast Iron Skillet with vegetables is packed with flavor, and is sure to please the whole family.

The first step is to brown the chicken in a hot skillet. Then, add in the veggies of your choice. Once everything is cooked through, serve with flour or corn tortillas or over a bed of steamed rice.

If love cooking with cast iron as much as I do, check out my other Cast Iron Skillet Chicken Recipes.

Looking for more family favorite chicken recipes to add to your Weekly Meal Plan? Check out a few of my family's favorites that I love having in my "arsenal," so to speak because they cook fast. Baked Chicken Cutlet Recipes or my Chicken Cutlets with Gravy.

Table of Contents

• 📌How long to cook chicken breast in cast iron skillet
• 📌How do you stir-fry chicken without drying it out?
• Helpful Kitchen Tools
• 📋Ingredients
• Step-by-Step Instructions
• 1️⃣ Prep the Vegetables
• 2️⃣ Cook the Chicken
• 3️⃣Sauté the Vegetables
• 4️⃣Combine the Chicken and Vegetables
• 🥣Serving Tips
• 💡 Substitutions and Variations
• 🍽 Make it a Meal
• 🍶Storage Tips
• ➡️Top Recipe Tip
• 📇Recipe Card
• 💬 Comments

📌How long to cook chicken breast in cast iron skillet

One of the easiest ways to cook chicken is to slice it into pieces and cook it in a cast iron skillet; like we're doing with this recipe. The key to cooking chicken in a skillet is to make sure that the pieces are thinly sliced. This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from drying out.

Cast iron skillets conduct heat well, so they can reach high temperatures quickly. As a result, chicken cooked in a skillet will be crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The cook time will vary depending on the thickness of the chicken, but most pieces should be cooked through in about 10 minutes.

Make sure you use a digital meat thermometer to make sure the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F.

Be sure to keep an eye on the chicken so that it doesn't overcook and become dry. When done correctly, cooking chicken breast in a cast iron skillet is a simple and delicious way to prepare this popular protein.

📌How do you stir-fry chicken without drying it out?

Many home cooks find that stir-frying is a quick and easy way to cook chicken. However, it can be tricky to get the chicken cooked through without drying it out. The key is to use a hot pan and to cook the chicken in small batches.

Overcrowding the pan will lower the temperature of the oil, leading to soggy, dry chicken. Similarly, adding the chicken to the pan before the oil is heated will also result in dry, tough meat. Instead, wait until the oil is hot and then add the chicken in a single layer.

Cook for a few minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through. Then remove from the pan and repeat with the remaining chicken. Remove all the chicken to a plate and add the vegetables. Once the vegetables are almost cooked through, add the chicken back to the pan.

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📋Ingredients

This is an overview of the ingredients and instructions. Be sure to see the recipe card below for exact quantities, detailed instructions and special notes.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1️⃣ Prep the Vegetables

• Preheat your cast iron skillet to medium heat and add the oil.
• Combine all the spices in a bowl and mix well.
• Cut the onion and peppers into slivers; set aside while you cook the chicken.

2️⃣ Cook the Chicken

• Season the chicken, saving about a fourth of the seasoning to use for the vegetables.
• Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
• Once your chicken is cooked, remove it from the pan to slice into strips. Set aside while the vegetables cook.

3️⃣Sauté the Vegetables

• Add the vegetables to the cast iron skillet and sprinkle them with the remaining seasoning.
• Saute until they caramelize (about 10 minutes) stirring or tossing occasionally.

4️⃣Combine the Chicken and Vegetables

• Add the sliced chicken cutlets back into the skillet and mix thoroughly with the cooked vegetables.
• Remove from heat.

🥣Serving Tips

• Serve the chicken and vegetables wrapped in flour tortillas or serve over cooked rice.

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💡 Substitutions and Variations

• Substitute the vegetables for what your family enjoys.
• You can also substitute the chicken cutlet with beef.
• Check out this Quick Chicken Stir Fry Recipe.

🍽 Make it a Meal

• A side salad with homemade ranch dressing would be great with this recipe.
• If it’s summer time and you have access to fresh tomatoes, I would definitely serve my Fresh Tomato Salad.

🍶Storage Tips

• Storing leftover chicken and vegetables in an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to four days.
• When you're ready to eat, simply reheat both in the microwave or oven. If you do heat the chicken in the oven, make sure you cover it with aluminum foil so the chicken doesn't dry out.

➡️Top Recipe Tip

• Remove the chicken before adding and cooking the vegetables. This keeps you from getting chewy, overcooked chicken.

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