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Cast Iron Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken

Creamy garlic parmesan chicken prepared on the stove then baked in the same cast iron skillet for a quick and easy meal that has little cleanup afterwards. Only taking 30 minutes to make, this dish is a regular on my menu!
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Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes

Ingredients

Chicken Prep:

  • 2 lbs 4 piece boneless chicken breast
  • 2 tsp basil
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp rosemary
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • 1/2 tsp marjoran
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter

Cream Sauce:

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp basil
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/4 tsp rosemary
  • 1/4 tsp thyme
  • 1/4 tsp marjoran
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375º degrees
  • Trim excessive fat and pull tendon from center for each breast by grabbing the end of the tendon with a paper towel and pulling it through the tongs of a fork
  • Season breast on both sides with salt and pepper
  • Melt 2 tbsp of butter in a cast iron skillet and heat over medium-high heat
  • Place chicken in heated cast iron skillet and sear on all sides
  • Remove the chicken from the skillet once all sides are seared a golden brown and set aside
  • Add another 2 tbsp of unsalted butter to the same skillet and the minced garlic and cook for 2 minutes stirring frequently to prevent burning and sticking
  • Add the seasonings, salt, pepper and flour to the skillet, whisk about 1 minute until slightly brown then slowly add the heavy cream and parmesan and whisk for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened
  • Return chicken breast to the skillet with the cream sauce and spoon enough sauce over each breast to cover completely
  • Place entire skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until a thermometer probe reads 165º in the thickest part of the breast
  • Place over rice or pasta and garnish with fresh grated parmesan

Notes

  • Bone-in chicken pieces can be used in place of breast by increasing the cooking time to 30-35 minutes in the oven
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Chris Dierschke