Cast Iron Skillet Chicken and Rice

5 from 27 votes

This Cast Iron Skillet Chicken and Rice is cozy, satisfying, and the perfect recipe for cast iron skillet fans to make.

Prep Time40

Cook Time30

Total Time1 10

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 546kcal

Cost: $20

Begin by rinsing your rice. Bring two cups of water to a boil and add the rice. Reduce the heat to a medium and cook for 30 minutes or until the rice is done.
1 cup white rice
While the rice is cooking, finely dice your yellow onion and bacon. In your cast iron skillet, heat the olive oil. Cook the bacon and onion until onions are almost translucent. Add the mushrooms and saute until soft. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl.
4 slices bacon, 1 cup yellow onion, 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, 2 tablespoons olive oil
Season your chicken breast with salt, pepper, and garlic powder on each side. Add more olive oil, if needed. Sear each side for about two minutes then transfer to a plate.
3 to 4 boneless and skinless chicken breasts, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, salt and pepper
Once the rice is done, add it to the onion, bacon, and mushroom mixture. Add the milk, wine, and broth into the mixture as well. Stir until everything is combined.
¼ cup milk, 1 cup chicken broth, 3 tablespoons white wine
Evenly distribute the mixture to your cast iron skillet. Place the chicken breasts on top. Add the butter on top of the rice. Bake for 30 minutes at 375 degrees or until the chicken is done. Add any additional salt and pepper to taste, if needed.
3 tablespoons butter

Any nutritional information is an estimate by online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

*You can substitute wild rice or brown rice, if desired.