Baked Chicken Breasts
📜 Collection: Elizabeth Knee Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Entrees A simple and classic recipe for tender baked chicken breasts prepared in a cast-iron skillet. Seasoned with flour, salt, pepper, and a touch of paprika, then dotted with butter for a golden finish.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mins | 40 mins | None | 4 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Iron skillet
- Oven
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Chicken Breasts | boneless or bone-in |
| To taste | Flour | for dusting |
| To taste | Salt | |
| To taste | Black Pepper | |
| 2 tbsp | Butter | sliced into small pieces |
| A pinch | Paprika | optional, for color |
Instructions
Preparation and Baking
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Dredge and season the 4 chicken breasts with flour, salt, and black pepper to taste.
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts into an iron skillet.
- Dot the top of the chicken with 2 tbsp butter and sprinkle with a pinch of paprika if desired for color.
- Bake uncovered in the oven at 350°F for at least 40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through, juices run clear, and the top is beautifully golden brown.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently in the oven or microwave.
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