Easy Cast Iron Skillet Chicken Breasts Recipe (2024)

Greetings, fellow food enthusiasts and Weight Watchers! Today, I'm thrilled to share with you my absolute favorite way to elevate weeknight dinners – the unbeatable, undeniably delicious Cast Iron Skillet Chicken Breasts.

If you're on the hunt for a go-to dinner that combines simplicity and flavor, look no further than this hot cast iron skillet masterpiece.

Cooking chicken has never been more satisfying, and I'm excited to guide you through the process of transforming ordinary chicken breasts into a culinary triumph. The hot cast iron skillet not only guarantees a mouthwatering sear but also seals in the juices, creating the juiciest, most tender bites you've ever experienced.

As someone who values both taste and health, I can confidently say that this recipe is a good option for those looking to maintain a balanced lifestyle. With the perfect blend of convenience and nutrition, these cast iron chicken breasts are destined to become your new best chicken breasts – a go-to dinner solution for busy evenings.

Join me on this culinary journey as we explore the magic of cooking chicken in a hot cast iron skillet, unlocking the secrets to achieving the best chicken breasts for your weeknight dinners. Get ready to redefine your go-to dinner routine with this simple yet sensational recipe. Let's dive in and make every meal a delightful experience!

This cast iron skillet chicken recipe has it all! A crispy golden brown coating on the outside, the perfect amount of infused spice as well as the most moist and tender meat on the inside.

Seared to perfection in only 10 minutes. This cooking method defies logic but the results are unbelievably good.

On the road to chicken perfection just grab a well seasoned cast-iron skillet, heat up your oil and cook the chicken until the coating is golden and crunchy, on one side then transfer it to the oven to cook the other side.

Slice your cast-iron chicken breast into thin strips and serve with mixed greens or use with low carb wraps to make healthy cast-iron skillet fajitas.

Make a batch of Smashed Brussel Sprouts for your side dish.

This cast iron pan chicken recipe comes out perfect every time! Keto and Diabetic friendly. So flavorful and juicy you will be making this recipe all the time. If you love this recipe you will also love my French Onion Chicken Bake Recipe!

Don't forget dessert! Make sure you grab a healthy sweet treat recipe for after dinner. These are my most popular - Low Calorie Wendy's Frosty, 3 Ingredient Cinnamon Muffins , Mini DASH Chaffles, Air Fryer Beignets and The WW Zero Point Apple Crisp Chips.

Why make this recipe?

You don't want to miss out on the best baked chicken breast recipe!

• Weight Watcher Friendly - Chicken breast is 0 points on my WW Plan and Avocado Oil is 1 point per teaspoon. Since the new Weight Watchers plan is personalized you will have to input the ingredients used to get your exact points.
• Mouth watering low calorie meal - This delicious chicken is only 37 calories for 4 slices of cast iron chicken.
• Easy to make - requires only 7 simple ingredients and 10 minutes to prepare this keto friendly cast iron chicken breast recipe.
• Kid Friendly - Kids will love dipping these chicken strips. Flavored with the Trader Joe's Cheesy Seasoning Blend they won't be able to resist the parmesan crunch.
• Budget Friendly - costs less than $20.00 to prepare.
• Aroma - This one pan chicken breast recipe sizzling on the stovetop in the cast iron skillet will have your kitchen smelling like your favorite steakhouse..amazing!

Ingredients needed and substitutions:

• 2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
• Avocado Oil - if you don't have avocado oil you can use peanut oil, canola oil, sunflower oil or sesame oil. These oils are all high smoke point oils which work best with cast iron skillets.
• Seasonings - I used Paprika, Garlic Powder, Salt, Pepper and my favorite Trader Joe's Cheesy Seasoning but you can really use your favorites - oregano and lemon pepper are really good for this recipe orjust fresh garlic and fresh herbsalso if you have them on hand.

How to Cook Chicken in a Cast Iron Skillet:

1: Take your chicken breasts and place them in a large Zip Loc bag. Take a meat mallet tenderizer and pound your chicken breasts until you get them to an even ½ inch thickness.

2: Place a sheet of wax paper down and place your spices - a teaspoon of sea salt, a ½ teaspoon of pepper, ½ teaspoon of garlic powder, ½ teaspoon of paprika and a ½ teaspoon of Trader Joe's Cheesy seasoning. Mix them up.

3: Spritz your chicken cutlets with olive oil on both sides then coat with your spices on both sides. Preheat your oven to 400 Degrees F.

4: Place your cast iron skillet on your stove top over medium high heat and add about 8 tablespoons of avocado oil. Let it get hot and then drop your chicken cutlets into the oil..you should hear them sizzle. Let them cook for exactly 5-7 minutes..do not flip them.

5: Once the 5 minutes is up flip your chicken cutlets and then take your cast iron skillet with the chicken still in the pan and place it in your oven on the middle rack and bake for 5 more minutes at 400 degrees F. Or until your meat thermometer inserted in the chicken breasts reads an internal temperature 165 degrees

6: Remove from oven after 5 minutes and let them rest for an additional 5 minutes. Slice into thin strips and enjoy!!

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Expert Tips:

• When cleaning your cast iron skillet let your pan cool then take a plastic mesh produce bag ( the kind that holds lemons or onions) and swipe the pan clean. The mesh bag doesn't damage the seasoning the way steel wool will, and you don't have to ruin a scrubber pad with grease.
• A wad of heavy duty aluminum foil will also work. In either case you can re season the pan after cleaning by using paper towels to wipe it with about 1 tablespoon of oil.
• For more detailed cast iron tips check out my Cast Iron Skillet Tips for Beginners.
• For cast iron chicken breast with vegetables and potatoes - just add your favorite veggies right into the skillet with your chicken when cooking. You can add asparagus, brussel sprouts, broccoli, or peppers.
• They all cook to perfection with the juices of the chicken. If you want to add potatoes just use the mini potatoes and make sure you slice them so they cook thoroughly.

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Recipe FAQ's:

Are you a Weight Watcher?

If you follow my Blog you probably already know I am a lifetime member of Weight Watchers and I like to point all of my Recipes with the WW Points System.

This Easy Chicken Breast Cast Iron Skillet Recipe is Zero Points on my app for one serving. Weight Watchers has a new individualized program right now to make it easier to enjoy the foods you love and still lose weight.

Just plug the ingredients into your WW app to confirm the points for your individual program.

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