Cast iron skillet meal recipes by Jen Clark

Jen Clark, of Crate Cooking School , is back in the kitchen with a lesson in iron skillet cooking. She's sharing two recipes you can try yourself!

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Chicken with White Wine Buttered Orzo with Mushrooms

Serves 4

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 ½ pound chicken breast cutlets or chicken tenders

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

¼ cup unsalted butter

1 shallot, diced

1 cup sliced mushrooms

1 cup uncooked orzo

1 cup chicken stock (or water), more if needed

½ cup white wine

kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

½ cup freshly grated parmesan

¼ cup freshly chopped parsley

Heat olive oil in in a 10" cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Sear chicken in hot pan about 5 minutes per side, or until