Perfect Cast Iron Skillet Chicken Breasts

Name: Perfect Cast Iron Skillet Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.5 tsp Black Pepper; 2 tbsp Canola Oil; 4 whole Chicken Breast; 2 whole Fresh Rosemary; 4 whole Fresh Thyme; 3 cloves Garlic; 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning; 1 whole Lemon; 1.5 tsp Salt; 0.5 tsp Smoked Paprika; 0.25 cup Unsalted Butter

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Perfect Cast Iron Skillet Chicken Breasts deliver juicy meat with a golden sear, finished in a fragrant butter baste infused with garlic, thyme, and rosemary. The heat of the pan locks in moisture while smoky paprika and Italian seasoning add savory depth, brightened by a squeeze of lemon at the table. Ideal for a weeknight dinner or a simple, impressive main course.

Prep10 mins
Cook15 mins
Serves4
DifficultyEasy

1

Gather all the ingredients.
2

Season the chicken all over with Italian seasoning, salt, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
3

Heat the oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium until it shimmers. Add the chicken, rounded side down, and cook without moving it until the bottom is browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Flip and continue cooking, undisturbed, until the other side is browned, 4 to 5 minutes.
4

Add the butter, garlic, thyme, and rosemary, and cook until the butter melts, about 1 minute. Carefully tilt the pan toward you so the butter pools and spoon the herb butter over the top of each breast until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a breast reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 3 to 5 minutes.
5

Transfer the chicken to a serving platter and let it rest for 5 minutes. Serve with the pan drippings and lemon wedges, if desired.
6

Cook’s Note: A good rule of thumb for seasoning chicken breast is 1 teaspoon of seasoning per pound of chicken.