Food and Recipes Dinner 26 Chicken Recipes You Can Make in Your Cast-Iron Skillet Tonight By Sierra Guardiola Sierra Guardiola Sierra is a writer and editor with many interests. She comes from a newspaper background and has over four years experience writing for magazines. She enjoys learning about new topics and providing readers with helpful tips and ideas. She has covered everything from how to make the best apple pie to transforming your outdoor space with a few key decorations. Connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on April 25, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox Well-seasoned cast-iron skillets are prized possessions in Southern kitchens. They pack in flavor and often make for meals with easy, hassle-free cleanup. A chicken dinner no longer has to feel like a last-resort option. Our skillet chicken recipes will make your weeknight meals feel intentional and delicious. These recipes are great for beginners learning how to cook chicken in a skillet or for the more experienced chefs looking for new recipes to add to their weekly dinner rotation. Our collection of cast-iron chicken skillet recipes range from classics like Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with a Puff Pastry top to Asian-inspired One-Pan Hot Honey Chicken and Rice. Take advantage of seasonal produce in our Chicken Fricassee with Spring Vegetables or Lighter Pan-Fried Chicken with Green Beans and Tomatoes. They're best served with a fresh loaf of bread to soak up the rich, pan-made gravy. No matter which of these skillet chicken recipes you choose to cook first, you can't go wrong with any of these delicious options. 01 of 26 Baked Tortellini Alfredo With Mushrooms Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Baked Tortellini Alfredo With Mushrooms Jarred pasta sauce and refrigerated pasta helps this one-skillet meal come together in just 25 minutes. 02 of 26 One-Pan Hot Honey Chicken and Rice Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: One-Pan Hot Honey Chicken and Rice The best part about this meal–aside from the sweet spice of the honey-chili sauce–is the fact that you can use the leftovers to make fried rice the following day. Can You Refreeze Chicken? 03 of 26 Oven Baked Chicken Thighs with Vegetables Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Oven Baked Chicken Thighs with Vegetables Using small chicken thighs will add much more flavor and juice to this recipe. 04 of 26 Chicken With 40 Leaves of Basil Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Christine Keely Recipe: Chicken With 40 Leaves of Basil You've probably heard of the recipe Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic. We've reimagined it with basil for a serious boost of herbaceous flavor. 05 of 26 One Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta Jennifer Causey; Food Styling: Loren Wood; Prop Styling: Christine Keely Recipe: One Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta We combined cheesy pasta and fresh fajitas into one skillet for a delicious meal you can serve up in just 35 minutes. 06 of 26 Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with Leeks and Mushrooms Photo: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke Recipe: Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with Leeks and Mushrooms Make sure to reserve your chicken stock after cooking. You'll use it to create the pot pie's creamy sauce. 07 of 26 Lightened-Up Chicken-Broccoli Casserole Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Recipe: Lightened-Up Chicken-Broccoli Casserole Microwave rice and rotisserie chicken helps this dish come together quickly, but it's still packed with plenty of flavor. 08 of 26 Chicken Thighs with Tomato-Caper Sauce Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Christina Daley Recipe: Chicken Thighs with Tomato-Caper Sauce You'll need just a handful of ingredients to pull together the savory tomato sauce that instantly upgrades chicken thighs. 09 of 26 Buffalo Ranch Chicken-Broccoli Casserole Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Recipe: Buffalo Ranch Chicken-Broccoli Casserole Serve up the flavors of classic buffalo wings in a hearty and comforting casserole with this 40-minute dish. 10 of 26 Chicken-Parmesan Meatballs Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Christine Keely Recipe: Chicken-Parmesan Meatballs If you love Chicken Parmesan, we've created another dish that allows you to enjoy the same flavor. 11 of 26 Chicken-Mushroom Skillet Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Maggie Ruggiero Recipe: Chicken-Mushroom Skillet Use oyster and cremini mushrooms in this chicken dish. When cooking the mushrooms, let them sit for three whole minutes in the pan without stirring so they brown nicely. 12 of 26 Buttermilk Alfredo Chicken Spinach Pasta Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Buttermilk Alfredo Chicken Spinach Pasta We incorporated a whole package of spinach into this cheesy pasta dish and we know everyone in the family will enjoy eating their vegetables in this recipe. 13 of 26 Quick King Ranch Chicken Skillet Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Quick King Ranch Chicken Skillet Use a rotisserie chicken and other grocery store products for this easy King Ranch variation. 14 of 26 Chicken Scallopini Photography: Caitlin Bensel, Prop Styling: Audrey Davis, Food Styling: Rishon Hanners Recipe: Chicken Scallopini Believe it or not, this one-pan meal can be on your table in just 30 minutes. The rich yet fresh sauce over the tender, crispy chicken has our Test Kitchen crew swooning. 15 of 26 Braised Chicken Thighs with Carrots and Lemons Hector Manuel Sanchez Recipe: Braised Chicken Thighs with Carrots and Lemons Add a side of mashed potatoes to this meal so you can soak up all the delicious gravy from the pan. 16 of 26 Chicken-and-Broccoli Skillet Pasta Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Chicken-and-Broccoli Skillet Pasta Peppadew peppers, which are small, round, and pickled in a sweet-and-spicy brine, spice up this dish. They can be found in the olive bar in your grocery store's deli section. 17 of 26 Chicken Fricassee with Spring Vegetables Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Lindsey Lower; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer Recipe: Chicken Fricassee with Spring Vegetables This cross between a sauté and a stew is a go-to weeknight dinner come springtime. The fresh vegetables and minimal mess make it easy and delicious. 18 of 26 Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with Puff Pastry Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Lydia Pursell; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer Recipe: Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with Puff Pastry Patch pretty puff pastry on the top of this famous comfort dish for an extra crunch. 19 of 26 Chicken Tamale Pie Antonis Achilleos Recipe: Chicken Tamale Pie Use a corn muffin base for this twist on tamales. Layer with chicken tamale mix, cilantro, sour cream, and cheese. 20 of 26 One-Pan Chicken with Lemon, Olives, and Artichokes Recipe Greg DuPree Recipe: One-Pan Chicken with Lemon, Olives, and Artichokes Recipe Bold flavors meet in this Mediterranean meal. Top with spices like parsley and thyme. 21 of 26 Lighter Pan-Fried Chicken with Green Beans and Tomatoes Photo: Stephen DeVries, Prop Styling: Missie Neville Crawford; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Lighter Pan-Fried Chicken with Green Beans and Tomatoes Fry chicken in skillet before placing in the oven to bake. Add back into the skillet after done baking with the addition of the veggies. 22 of 26 Skillet Enchiladas Suizas Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Skillet Enchiladas Suizas This enchilada recipe doesn't require any filling or rolling, and can be served right out of the skillet. 23 of 26 Cast-Iron Chicken Piccata Greg Dupree Recipe: Cast-Iron Chicken Piccata Add lemon juice, capers, and parsley right before serving to preserve color and flavor. 24 of 26 Chicken-and-Wild Rice Skillet Casserole Hector Sanchez Recipe: Chicken-and-Wild Rice Skillet Casserole Country ham and mushrooms mix with nutty rice to create an old-school chicken-and-rice favorite. 25 of 26 Chicken and Shrimp Skillet Rice Hector Sanchez; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham Recipe: Chicken and Shrimp Skillet Rice It'll be hard to stop yourself from seconds of this hearty meal. Add in Southern staples with your chicken and shrimp like okra and plum tomatoes. 26 of 26 Crispy Chicken Thighs with Pasta and Pesto Greg Dupree Recipe: Crispy Chicken Thighs with Pasta and Pesto Homemade arugula pesto can be made up to a week in advance to make this midweek meal even easier to assemble. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit