17 One-Skillet Chicken Recipes To Put In Your Dinner Rotation

Winner winner, skillet chicken dinner.

Your cast-iron skillet is one of the heroes of your kitchen. In just a single skillet, you can cook so many effortless and satisfying meals without having to worry about doing all the dishes. Here are 17 of the best cast-iron skillet chicken recipes around.

1. One-Skillet Chicken Parmesan

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There's nothing fancy about this chicken Parmesan, but a few basic ingredients go a long way. Crispy breaded cutlets baked in melty cheese and juicy tomato sauce is a family-friendly meal everyone will be excited to see on the dinner table. Get the recipe for chicken Parmesan here.

2. Cast-Iron Chicken Teriyaki Thighs

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These sticky and slightly sweet chicken thighs get baked at a very hot temperature so that the skin gets extra crispy. Then they're tossed in a mixture of soy sauce, sugar, mirin, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch. Get the recipe for chicken teriyaki thighs here.

3. Skillet French Onion Chicken

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Take this classic comforting soup and combine it with skillet baked chicken. The result is a super-savory, extra-cheesy cozy dish that will get you through winter. Get the recipe for French onion chicken here.

4. Honey Balsamic Chicken

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You'll want to marinate this chicken in a mixture of balsamic vinegar, chicken broth, honey, and garlic for about half an hour. Then this chicken comes together in no time in a sizzling cast-iron skillet. Get the recipe for skillet honey balsamic chicken here.

5. Coconut Lime Chicken

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Serve this sweet-meets-spicy Thai-inspired chicken with rice noodles or sticky rice to sop up all the delicious sauce. Get the recipe for coconut lime chicken here.

6. Creamy Mushroom Chicken

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Imagine chicken breasts get baked in your favorite cream of mushroom soup. The result is a cozy dish that tastes seriously decadent. Get the recipe for skillet mushroom chicken here.

7. Last-Minute Skillet Chicken With White Wine Sauce

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The best part about cooking with wine is that you get to drink the leftovers. Get the recipe for chicken in white wine sauce here.

8. Skillet Chicken Tinga Enchiladas

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Be sure to use corn tortillas in this Mexican-inspired skillet dinner for the perfect consistency, and top the whole thing with some fried eggs for good measure. Get the recipe for chicken tinga enchiladas here.

9. Cast-Iron Skillet Whole Roasted Chicken With Potatoes

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PSA: You can roast an entire chicken directly in your cast-iron skillet. Prepare for perfectly crispy skin and moist, tender meat every time. Get the recipe for whole roasted chicken here.

10. Easy Skillet Pot Pie

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Making the ultimate comfort food from scratch just got a whole lot easier: It comes together from start to finish in a cast-iron skillet. Use rotisserie chicken and store-bought piecrust to save even more time and effort. Get the recipe for chicken pot pie here.

11. Creamy Parmesan Chicken Skillet

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Transport yourself to a Tuscan trattoria with this creamy, garlicky chicken dish made with olive oil, thyme, red pepper flakes, and sun-dried tomatoes. Get the recipe for creamy Parmesan chicken here.

12. Stove-Top Cast-Iron Chicken Thighs

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The easiest chicken dinner you'll ever make, this impeccably crispy thigh calls for just a few ingredients: chicken, salt, pepper, cooking oil, and any additional spices or seasonings you like best. Try a mix of paprika, cayenne, and garlic powder for a great flavor combo. Get the recipe for crispy chicken thighs here.

13. BBQ Chicken Skillet Nachos

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Make these chicken nachos a filling main dish by loading them up with anything from avocado and black beans to corn and Cotija cheese. Get the recipe for chicken nachos here.

14. Skillet Moroccan Chicken With Tomatoes, Peaches, and Feta

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Tangy tomato, sweet peaches, and creamy feta are the ultimate flavors to complement this savory chicken dinner. Get the recipe for Moroccan chicken here.

15. Greek Lemon Oven-Roasted Chicken Thighs

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This chicken is marinated in lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, yogurt, and oregano, then baked until golden brown and served with tomatoes, feta, and Kalamata olives. Get the recipe for Greek lemon chicken thighs here.

16. Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken

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Pro tip: Add your favorite pasta and some fresh basil for a seriously crowd-pleasing meal. Get the recipe for tomato basil chicken here.

17. Maple Dijon Roasted Chicken and Vegetables

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It doesn't get much simpler or more satisfying than this basic roast chicken. It's all thanks to the marinade, which is made with Dijon mustard, paprika, maple syrup, and apple-cider vinegar. Get the recipe for roasted chicken and vegetables here.

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