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Cast Iron Chicken Breasts
Learn how to make cast iron chicken breasts with a savory herbed butter sauce. This easy dinner recipe is ready for the family in 20 minutes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 368 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 small chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with the spice mixture. 4 small chicken breasts, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon garlic salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Test the internal temperature in the thickest part of the breast using an instead read meat thermometer. Temperature should be 165ºF. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate. 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- Reduce the heat to medium and add chicken broth to the skillet. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. 1/4 cup chicken broth
- Add butter to the skillet, stirring until the butter has melted and the sauce is well combined. 3 tablespoons Salted butter
- Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley, if desired.
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Notes
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- The calories shown are based on the recipe making 4 pieces of chicken, with 1 serving being 1 piece of chicken with sauce. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. **
- The calories shown are based on the recipe making 4 pieces of chicken, with 1 serving being 1 piece of chicken with sauce. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. **
Nutrition Information
Calories
368kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
48g
(96%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
168mg
(56%)
Sodium
966mg
(40%)
Potassium
859mg
(25%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
352IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 368
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 368kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 168mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 966mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 859mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 352IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.