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Chicken tastes better when it’s made in cast iron! Find your next delicious, protein-packed meal with these cast iron chicken recipes. Choose from tacos, casseroles, fried chicken, and more, all made in a skillet or Dutch oven!
Have a freezer full of chicken and looking for some fresh ways to cook it? I have you covered!
We love most types of meat in my house. On any given night, I may be cooking beef, seafood, chicken, or even wild game (check out my best venison recipes!). Chicken is one of the protein options I reach for most often because it’s easy to make and crazy versatile.
As you’ll see in the list below, there are so many ways to use chicken in meals for variety and flavor.
It’s simple to cook, quick to defrost, and everyone enjoys a good chicken dish! Many of my favorite quick meals for busy nights utilize chicken — some are even ready in as little as 20 minutes!
If you have a cast iron skillet or Dutch oven and some chicken on hand, you’ll surely find lots of inspiration for your next meal!
With slow-roasted chicken to quick skillet recipes and everything in between, there’s a dish for every night of the week.
This creamy garlic chicken skillet is an easy 30-minute entrée that is restaurant-quality delicious! Juicy, golden brown chicken thighs are smothered in a rich and garlicky cream sauce that tastes amazing with a variety of sides.
This Creamy Chicken Skillet is about to become your new go-to recipe. Imagine juicy chicken breasts nestled in a rich and creamy sauce, bursting with flavor from sun-dried tomatoes and a hint of fresh thyme.
This cherry tomato & herb skillet chicken is a quick recipe that is bursting with flavor. Golden-brown chicken cutlets smothered in an herby, bright cherry tomato sauce is a mouthwatering meal for any night of the week
These blackened chicken thighs are crispy, tender, and ready in under 20 minutes. We'll toss them in a homemade seasoning mix and blacken them in the cast iron for a flavorful protein for any meal!
Looking for a delicious and satisfying meal? Our Dutch Oven Fried Chicken is the perfect choice. With its crispy, flavorful coating and tender meat, it's a crowd-pleaser that's sure to be a hit.
Make mouthwatering, deliciously seasoned chicken wings in the oven! These crispy baked chicken wings are cooked to perfection and tossed in a flavorful homemade sauce.
Generously seasoned and roasted to golden-brown perfection, this is the absolute best chicken recipe! These roasted chicken quarters are an easy, hands-off entrée that the whole family will love.
Make the perfect summer kabobs without a grill! These Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs are perfectly sweet and savory with pineapple, vegetables, and deliciously marinated chicken. They're an easy and flavorful dish that can be made right on your cast iron.
Make dinner easy and elegant with this one pan chicken alfredo. This recipe comes together in under 30 minutes and tastes better than restaurant alfredo!
This comforting Chicken Pot Pie is the perfect answer to any day. Tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and a rich gravy nestled in a flaky double crust create a classic comfort food experience.
These saucy and flavorful sandwiches are a fun twist on classic sloppy joes! If you love buffalo chicken hot wings, you're going to love buffalo chicken sloppy joes.
Boiling chicken wings is the perfect way to enjoy this delightful appetizer without feeling guilty about eating fried food. And there is no shortage of crispiness after you pull these wings off the broiler.
If chicken, or any food, is sticking to your cast iron, the first step is to make sure it is properly seasoned. If your cast iron looks dull and lighter black/grey instead of dark black and shiny, it probably needs seasoned. You can learn how to season cast iron here.
Once your cast iron is seasoned, make sure you preheat it before adding your food and use a little oil to prevent sticking. If you’re searing, your chicken may just need a little more time on the hot skillet, and it will release when it’s got a nice golden brown crust.
How do I know when my chicken is done cooking?
Chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F to prevent foodborne illness. Dark meat, like thighs, taste better around 175°F. I strongly recommend an instant-read digital thermometer to check the center of your chicken.
What’s the easiest chicken recipe for beginners?
Chicken thighs are a great choice for beginners because they are less prone to drying out if overcooked. Try my creamy chicken garlic skillet or blackened chicken thighs!
I hope this gave you some ideas and inspiration for how to use all of that chicken in your freezer!
Be sure to bookmark or pin this post so you can come back and find your next cast iron chicken recipe. And please let me know what you’ll be making first in the comments below!
