Ingredients
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4 (6-ounce) skinless boneless chicken breasts
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1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
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1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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2 tablespoons canola oil
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1/4 cup unsalted butter
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3 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
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4 thyme sprigs
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2 rosemary sprigs
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lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
![Perfect Cast Iron Skillet Chicken Breasts ingredients on a counter]()
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Season chicken all over with Italian seasoning, salt, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
![Seasoned chicken breasts on a wooden cutting board]()
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Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium until shimmering. Add chicken, rounded side down, and cook, undisturbed, until the bottom
side is browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Flip and continue to cook, undisturbed, until the other bottom side is browned, 4 to 5 minutes.![Seasoned chicken breasts cooking in a cast iron skillet on a burner]()
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Add butter, garlic, thyme, and rosemary, and cook until butter is melted, about 1 minute. Carefully tilt pan toward you so butter pools and spoon herb butter over the top of each breast, until a thermometer inserted into the thickest portion of breast registers 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 3 to 5 minutes.
![Seasoned chicken breasts cooking in a cast iron skillet on a burner with butter and herbs]()
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Transfer chicken to a serving platter and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve with pan drippings and lemon wedges, if desired.
![Perfect Cast Iron Skillet Chicken Breasts on a platter with lemon wedges next to a cast iron skillet]()
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Cook’s Note
A good rule of thumb for seasoning chicken breast is 1 teaspoon seasoning per pound of chicken.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 451 | Calories |
| 25g | Fat |
| 2g | Carbs |
| 53g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 451 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 25g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat 9g | 47% |
| Cholesterol 175mg | 58% |
| Sodium 600mg | 26% |
| Total Carbohydrate 2g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 2% |
| Total Sugars 0g | |
| Protein 53g | 106% |
| Vitamin C 2mg | 3% |
| Calcium 51mg | 4% |
| Iron 2mg | 14% |
| Potassium 477mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
