Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of autumn with this delightful Autumn Harvest Chicken Skillet. This one-pan meal features juicy chicken breasts sautéed to perfection, paired with sweet apples and caramelized onions, all enveloped in a rich apple cider sauce infused with fragrant thyme. Ideal for cozy dinners or festive gatherings, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough to be served over creamy mashed potatoes or fluffy rice. In just 30 minutes, you can create a hearty and nutritious meal that embodies the essence of fall.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 apples, thinly sliced (Honeycrisp or Gala)
- 1 cup apple cider
- ½ cup chicken broth
- Fresh thyme leaves
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add sliced onions and cook for about 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in sliced apples and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes.
- Pour in apple cider and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Add fresh thyme leaves and return the seared chicken to the skillet. Simmer for 8–10 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve hot over creamy mashed potatoes or fluffy rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg