Chicken Skillet is a whole chicken roasted over a bed of cauliflower in a built-in creamy dill sauce that is just out of this world!
This one-pot meal is absolutely delicious, beyond simple, with minimal cleanup. Perfect for those busy days, it's the answer to what to make for dinner on any night of the week!
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This chicken skillet recipe is just too good. The ingredients are simple and straightforward, the method is even easier, and the sauce that is built-in would make a shoe taste good.
I love that it's also a one-pot recipe. I don't have the time for a pile of dishes and I bet you don't either. This is a meal I make when life is busy, and it's also something I make when I want simple comfort food. It's perfect any way you slice it!
Substitutions and Variations
Make it easy and make it yours. That's how I approach any recipe I come across. This Chicken Skillet Recipe is no different.
Shallots can easily be substituted with onion. Use what you love and what you have on hand. If you don't have any onion, feel free to use some onion powder. It will turn out fantastic!
I use cauliflower to make this a little lighter. If you don't like cauliflower or aren't worried about the carbs, use potatoes! They would be a fantastic substitution and will pair perfectly with the sauce.
I know dill can be a divisive ingredient. I love it, so I make it rain dill. If you don't, you can leave it out all together or use something like thyme, rosemary, or even some parsley. As always, use what you love!
Tips and Tricks
- Remove the chicken from the fridge at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- Cut the cauliflower and onion into large pieces. They will roast for a long time and the bigger pieces work better.
- Dry the skin of the chicken with a paper towel. This will help make the skin super crispy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this chicken skillet recipe gluten-free?
Absolutely! This recipe is 100% gluten-free. No need to make any substitutions for that dietary concern.
How do you know when the chicken is done?
Chicken needs to reach an internal temperature of 165° to be considered cooked through and done. Consider purchasing a oven-safe meat thermometer to ensure proper temperature when cooking.
Why do you use a skillet to make this chicken recipe?
I love this chicken skillet recipe because it's a one-pot wonder. That means less dishes. Nobody got time for extra dishes.
Chicken Skillet Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken, about 3-3.5lbs giblets and innards removed
- 1 cauliflower, cut into large florets
- 1 lemon, halved
- 1-2 shallot, sliced into thick rounds
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon dried dill weed
- kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
- avocado oil
Instructions
- Coat a large cast iron skillet with avocado oil.
- Add cauliflower florets and shallot rounds to form a base layer for the chicken. Place lemon flesh side down onto skillet alongside the cauliflower and shallot.
- Season cauliflower, shallot, and lemon with kosher salt, fresh ground pepper, ½ of the tablespoon of dill. Reserve a bit of the dill for the chicken.
- Pour in cream and broth.
- Place chicken on top of the bed of vegetables and dry skin well. Drizzle chicken with avocado oil and season chicken liberally with salt, pepper, and remaining dill.
- Roast chicken and vegetables in a 400° oven until it reaches an internal temp of 165°. About an hour and a half.
- Remove from oven and let rest for about 15 minutes.
- Enjoy!
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I am so incredibly happy that you are here! I hope you try my Chicken Skillet recipe and fall in love with it. If you make this recipe, please share and tag me on Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok! And, please leave a comment or review. I absolutely love seeing each and every one of your kitchen masterpieces. And, as always, if you ever have any questions about any of my recipes, please don't hesitate to contact me!
Happy Cooking!
-Rufus
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Meredith says
This really looks delicious!!! And such an easy recipe. Yum!! Will be trying this.
Rufus says
Thank you so very much, Meredith! I hope you love it!
Jennifer Estrada says
I believe that avoiding highly processed foods could be the first step for you to lose weight. They will often taste great, but processed foods have very little vitamins and minerals, making you consume more in order to have enough strength to get with the day. Should you be constantly eating these foods, moving over to cereals and other complex carbohydrates will help you have more energy while ingesting less. Good blog post.
Rufus says
Thank you!