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Easy chicken skillet with cauliflower, shallot, and a creamy sauce

Cast Iron Chicken Skillet Recipe

This Cast Iron Chicken Skillet features juicy roast chicken, tender cauliflower, and a bright lemon-dill cream sauce in one pan.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Resting Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 443kcal
Author: Ruth Truett

Equipment

  • large cast iron skillet
  • chef's knife
  • cutting board

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

  • Prep the skillet: Lightly coat a large cast iron skillet with avocado oil.
  • Build the base: Add the cauliflower florets and shallot rounds to the skillet to form an even layer. Place the lemon halves cut-side down among the vegetables.
  • Season the vegetables: Season the cauliflower, shallots, and lemon with kosher salt, fresh ground pepper, and half of the dill. Reserve the remaining dill for the chicken.
  • Add the sauce base: Pour the heavy cream and chicken broth into the skillet around the vegetables.
  • Season the chicken: Pat the chicken skin completely dry. Place the chicken on top of the vegetables, drizzle with avocado oil, and season generously with salt, pepper, and the remaining dill.
  • Roast: Roast in a 400°F oven until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, about 1½ hours.
  • Rest: Remove from the oven and let rest for 15 minutes before carving.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 443kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 203mg | Potassium: 623mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 795IU | Vitamin C: 59mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 2mg
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