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byBlair Lonergan
published on Feb 13, 2024, updated Feb 20, 2024
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Whether you’re deep-frying chicken in a Dutch oven, roasting a whole chicken, simmering a pot of chicken and dumplings, or quickly searing chicken breasts in skillet, cast iron cookware yields flavorful, juicy meat every single time. Check out this convenient collection of our favorite cast iron chicken recipes for dinner tonight!
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Just like Grandma’s cozy kitchen, these cast iron chicken recipes will bring your family together at the table! I’d love to hear some of your favorites, too…
Farmhouse Chicken and Rice Soup
A pot of homemade Chicken and Rice Soup is a cozy farmhouse favorite! Made from scratch with tender chicken breasts, fresh vegetables and white rice, it’s a nourishing meal that will warm you from the inside out. Add biscuits, dinner rolls, or a crusty loaf of bread to complete the satisfying, easy dinner on a chilly day.
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Chicken Pot Pie with Puff Pastry
A farmhouse favorite! Thisold-fashioned chicken pot pie with puff pastryhas a flaky, golden brown crust and a creamy chicken and vegetable filling. It’s the ultimate cozy, cold-weather comfort food dinner. Best of all, the casserole comes together easily with help from store-bought puff pastry crust, flavorful rotisserie chicken, and frozen vegetables. Serve the chicken pie with a simple green salad and your meal is complete!
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Fried Chicken Recipe
The absolute best fried chicken recipe with buttermilk! This classic Southern fried chicken is tender and juicy on the inside, and perfectly crisp and golden brown on the outside. Whip up a batch in a skillet at home whenever the craving strikes. Served with cornbread, biscuits, coleslaw, pickles, and collard greens, this is one easy meal that everyone can agree on!
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Braised Chicken Thighs with Gravy
Cozy up with a warm pot of braised chicken thighs with onions, carrots, and white wine gravy. The simple, flavorful, tender chicken is delicious over mashed potatoes, with rice, or alongside a loaf of crusty bread.
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Easy Chicken and Dumplings
The classic Southern comfort food gets a quick-prep makeover!Shortcut easy chicken and dumplings take advantage of store-bought broth, rotisserie chicken, and frozen dumplings fora cozy, one pot meal that’s ready in minutes.
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Farmhouse Chicken and Noodles
A simple farmhouse classic, these old-fashioned Chicken and Noodles are total comfort food! The affordable, easy dinner recipe is perfect for busy families — prepare a big batch in advance and serve a warm bowl whenever you need a quick and hearty meal. Everyone loves the homemade chicken broth, fluffy noodles, and tender, shredded chicken. Don’t forget the cornbread, buttermilk biscuits, or side salad, too!
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One Pot Chicken and Rice with Garlic and Herbs
Tender, juicy chicken thighs, fluffy white rice, garlic, herbs, mushrooms and peas come together in this easy One Pot Chicken and Rice recipe. Serve the simple and satisfying dinner with a side of broccoli and some warm biscuits to complete the cozy, comforting meal.
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One Skillet Cheese Tortellini with Chicken Sausage
One skillet meals like this Cheese Tortellini with Italian Chicken Sausage make easy dinners a breeze — with very little clean up at the end! The pasta, sausage, and vegetables all cook together in less than 30 minutes. Finish the cheese tortellini recipe with mozzarella and Parmesan, then pair it with garlic bread and a crisp green salad!
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One-Skillet Blackberry Chicken
A healthy dinner is ready with only 5 minutes of prep! Thisone-skillet blackberry chickenis a fast, fresh, and family-friendly meal to take advantage of summer’s produce. The blackberry sauce is sweet and savory, thanks to plenty of onion, fresh herbs, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and cider vinegar, making it the perfect topping for a simple, affordable cut of meat.
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Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
There’s nothing more cozy than a warm bowl of thiscreamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soupon a chilly day. Made with love and a few simple shortcuts (like rotisserie chicken), a pot of homemade chicken soup is ready for the table in about 30 minutes. Serve the comfort food classic with a side ofbuttermilk biscuits,3-ingredient sour cream muffins,ora loaf of crusty bread!
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Crisp and Juicy Dutch Oven Chicken
Crisp on the outside, juicy on the inside, this Dutch Oven Chicken is a versatile, easy dinner! Garlic and fresh herbs season the whole roasted chicken, which pairs perfectly with mashed potatoes, rice pilaf, a loaf of crusty bread, or flaky buttermilk biscuits.
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Chicken Tortellini Soup
A warm bowl Chicken Tortellini Soup is the perfect easy dinner recipe for a chilly day! Loaded with Italian flavors, chunks of chicken, cheese-filled pasta, and plenty of vegetables like spinach, tomatoes, and zucchini, this hearty homemade soup is a healthy option that will keep you satisfied. Serve each warm bowl with a loaf of crusty bread, garlic breadsticks, or a simple green salad.
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Balsamic Chicken and Mushrooms
Balsamic chicken and mushrooms is an easy one skillet dinner recipe for your busiest nights! The quick-cooking chicken cutlets are pan-fried, and then topped with a buttery, balsamic mushroom sauce that’s flavored with plenty of garlic and fresh herbs. Serve the chicken and mushrooms with 3-ingredient mashed potatoes, a loaf of crusty bread, or fluffy buttermilk biscuits.
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Chicken Gnocchi Soup {Olive Garden Copycat!}
This creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup is an easy Olive Garden copycat recipe that you can stir together in the comfort of your own home! Forget dining in a restaurant or ordering takeout, because this wholesome and satisfying meal comes together in less than one hour. Made with smoky bacon, tender chicken, traditional Italian potato dumplings, and plenty of fresh vegetables and herbs, the flavorful Chicken and Gnocchi Soup is perfect when served with a loaf of crusty baguette and a Caesar salad!
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Creamed Chicken and Biscuits
Serve this old fashioned creamed chicken on biscuits, with toast, or over rice for easy, Southern comfort food! The simple weeknight dinner is ready in just 20 minutes, and is delicious alongside a crisp green salad, Arkansas green beans with bacon, or oven-roasted Brussels sprouts.
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One-Pot Easy Chicken Bog
A quick and simplified version of this Southern classic is perfect for your busy weeknight meals! Easy chicken bog is a one-pot dinner that includes chicken, smoked sausage, rice, and vegetables in a single Dutch oven. Pair it with a side salad, corn muffins, or buttermilk biscuits for the ultimate comfort food supper!
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Homemade Chicken Pot Pie
A farmhouse favorite! This old-fashioned, homemade chicken pot pie recipe is made from scratch with a flaky, buttery, double crust and a creamy chicken and vegetable filling. It’s the ultimate cozy, cold-weather comfort food dinner! Pair each slice with some fried apples, Southern collard greens, or a basket of pumpkin muffins.
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One Skillet Peach Chicken
A healthy dinner is ready with only 5 minutes of preparation! Thisone-skillet peach chickenis a fast, fresh, and family-friendly meal to take advantage of summer’s produce. The peach glaze is sweet and savory, thanks to plenty of garlic, fresh herbs, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and cider vinegar, making it the perfect topping for a simple, affordable cut of meat.Pair the entrée with a basket of buttermilk biscuits or a pan of cornbread, and a simple green salad or a cool and creamy cucumber dill salad.
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Cast Iron Chicken Breast
There’s no better way to cook chicken on the stovetop than in a cast iron skillet! The cast iron chicken breast boasts a crisp, golden brown exterior, thanks to a great sear, and a tender, juicy inside. Best of all, the easy dinner is ready in about 20 minutes!
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Easy Chicken Noodle Soup
There’s nothing cozier than a warm bowl of this Easy Chicken Noodle Soup on a chilly day. Made with love and a few simple shortcuts (like rotisserie chicken), a pot of homemade chicken noodle soup is ready for the table in about 45 minutes. Serve the comfort food classic with a side of buttermilk biscuits, 3-ingredient sour cream muffins, or a loaf of crusty bread!
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Old-Fashioned Chicken and Dumpling Soup
A Southern farmhouse favorite, this Old-Fashioned Chicken and Dumpling Soup is classic comfort food! The scratch-made broth is full of tender chicken, flavorful vegetables, and plump, soft dumplings. Serve Grandma’s chicken and dumplings with a crisp green salad and a loaf of crusty bread or a pan of cornbread for a cozy family dinner!
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Chicken and Bisquick Dumplings
An easy version of the farmhouse classic, this chicken and Bisquick dumpling recipe comes together quickly. Tender Bisquick dumplings simmer in a creamy chicken and vegetable gravy for a delicious, one-pot, comfort food dinner!
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Southern Chicken and Pastry
This easy, homemade chicken and pastry recipe is Southern comfort food at its best! Some might call the hearty twist on chicken soup “chicken and dumplings,” but Southern chicken and pastry includes thin, flat strips of a basic flour dough, rather than puffy biscuit-like dumplings. Serve a warm bowl with a side salad, green beans, fried okra, fried apples, or a wedge of cornbread for a delicious family-friendly meal!
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Country Chicken and Biscuits
Country Chicken and Biscuits is a classic down-home comfort food dinner! The creamy chicken and vegetables are topped with fluffy, cheesy drop biscuits for a hearty and delicious family-friendly meal. Bake it in a casserole dish or in a cast iron skillet and supper is served!
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Chicken Stew
A simple, hearty, and healthy chicken stew is ready for the table in about 1 hour! Loaded with bacon, tender meat, vegetables, potatoes, and herbs, the creamy chicken stew is a flavorful, easy dinner that the whole family will love. Pair each bowl with cornbread, buttermilk biscuits, or soft and fluffy crescent rolls for the ultimate cold-weather comfort food!
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Fried Chicken Tenders
Whether you use a cast iron skillet or a deep-fat fryer, you can’t beat the classic taste of crispy fried chicken tenders! These chicken strips are dipped in buttermilk and dredged in seasoned flour for a family-friendly, easy dinner that’s ready in about 30 minutes. Serve them with mac and cheese, biscuits, cornbread, potato wedges, green beans, and any of your other favorite sides!
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Fried Chicken Cutlets and Country Gravy
Whip up made-from-scratch comfort food with these quick-cooking crispy fried chicken cutlets smothered in creamy country milk gravy. Just add mashed potatoes and green beans for the ultimate down-home feast!
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Welcome to my farmhouse kitchen in the foothills of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Inspired by local traditions and seasonal fare, you’ll find plenty of easy, comforting recipes that bring your family together around the table. It’s down-home, country-style cooking!
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