23 Chicken Recipes to Cook in Your Cast-Iron Skillet
Updated: Mar. 20, 2019The bird's the word for dinner tonight. Dust off your favorite pan—we've rounded up our best cast-iron skillet chicken recipes.
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Cheddar Chicken Potpie
“Cheese soup is one of my favorites, but it’s a bit too rich for my husband’s tastes. So, by changing the ingredients a little, I came up with a variation of potpie we both enjoy. (If I’m in a hurry and don’t have the time this takes to bake, I’ll leave off the crust, add extra milk and serve it as a chowder.)” —Sandra Cothran, Ridgeland, South Carolina
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Lemon Chicken and Rice
“On our busy ranch, we often need meals we can put on the table in a hurry. This all-in-one chicken dish—with its delicate lemon flavor—fits the bill, and it’s inexpensive to boot.” —Kat Thompson, Prineville, Oregon. Watch out for these mistakes everyone makes when cooking chicken.
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Sesame Chicken Bites
“These bites have been a party favorite at our house for many years. You can make the sauce the night before to make day-of prep even easier.” —Kathy Green, Layton, New Jersey
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Ginger-Orange Wings
“The sweet-and-sour sauce in this recipe was originally for pork spareribs, but my family has always enjoyed it this way. The longer the wings sit in the ketchup, ginger, and orange marmalade sauce, the better they taste. They can be served warm or cold.” —Lora Fletcher, Lyons, Oregon
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Garlic Ranch Chicken
“The simple ingredients in this recipe give it flavor the whole family will enjoy. A no-nonsense salad will round out the meal.” —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Skillet-Roasted Lemon Chicken with Potatoes
“This is a meal I have my students make in our nutrition unit. It has a delicious lemon-herb flavor and is simple to make.” —Mindy Rottmund, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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Lemon and Rosemary Chicken
“This baked rosemary chicken with a tangy lemon sauce is my husband’s favorite, and my sister always wants it for her birthday dinner.” —Laurel Dalzell, Manteca, California
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Gram’s Fried Chicken
“As a boy, I wolfed down my grandmother’s fried chicken. I never knew how she made it, but my recipe using potato flakes is crispy close.” —David Nelson, Lincolnton, North Carolina. Don’t miss these other 20 recipes like Grandma used to make.
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Chicken & Garlic with Fresh Herbs
“The key to this savory chicken is the combination of garlic and fresh rosemary and thyme. I like to serve it with mashed potatoes or crusty Italian bread.” —Jan Valdez, Lombard, Illinois
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Chicken Burrito Skillet
“We love Mexican night at our house, and I love to recreate dishes from our favorite restaurants. This burrito-inspired dish is ready for the table in almost no time!” —Krista Marshall, Fort Wayne, Indiana
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Chicken Cordon Bleu Skillet
“Here’s a good and hearty supper. If I have fresh mushrooms on hand, I slice them and toss them in the skillet. You could add cooked veggies like broccoli or cauliflower too.” —Sandy Harz, Spring Lake, Michigan
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Healthier-Than-Egg Rolls
“Frying anything at home is a little intimidating for me, but I love egg rolls. With this recipe, I’ve figured out a way to get the best part of the egg roll—without the mess. If you prefer a traditional egg rolls made with wrappers, you can use this as the filling!” —Sue Mitchell, Leakey, Texas. Find out which 17 breads you can make in a cast-iron skillet.
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Smokin’-Philled Chicken Breasts
“Combine cream cheese filling, crunchy coating, and smoky heat from chipotle peppers in adobo sauce to seriously up your chicken dinner game.” —Carolyn Kumpe, El Dorado, California
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Mom’s Roast Chicken
“This is the best way to cook a whole chicken that roasts up super juicy with crisp, golden skin. It’s simply seasoned, but packs in so much flavor.” —James Schend, Taste of Home Food Editor
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Spicy Chicken and Bacon Mac
“I’ve been working to perfect a creamy, spicy mac and cheese for years. After adding smoky bacon, chicken, jalapenos, and spicy cheese, this is the ultimate! I use rotisserie chicken and precooked bacon when I’m pressed for time.” —Sarah Gilbert, Beaverton, Oregon. Check out these other foods you should always cook in a cast-iron skillet.
Originally Published: March 20, 2019
Originally Published on Taste of Home