Description
This Autumn Harvest Chicken Skillet is a cozy, one-pan dinner featuring tender chicken breasts, roasted sweet potatoes, crisp apples, and a savory maple Dijon glaze. Perfectly balancing sweet and savory fall flavors, it’s a hearty meal ready in under 40 minutes, ideal for a quick and comforting autumn dinner.
Ingredients
Protein
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Vegetables & Fruits
- 1 sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 1 apple, cored and sliced (Honeycrisp or Fuji works well)
- ½ red onion, sliced
- 1 cup Brussels sprouts, halved
Pantry & Seasonings
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary (or ½ tsp dried)
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Season & Sear Chicken: Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until nicely golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook Vegetables: In the same skillet, add butter along with diced sweet potato, sliced red onion, and halved Brussels sprouts. Sauté these ingredients for 6 to 8 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Add Apples & Glaze: Stir in the apple slices, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, fresh thyme, and rosemary. Continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes, allowing the maple Dijon glaze to coat the vegetables and apples evenly.
- Combine & Simmer: Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet. Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and cover the skillet. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- Serve: Spoon the maple-Dijon glaze from the skillet over the chicken and vegetables before serving. Optionally, garnish with additional fresh herbs for extra aroma and presentation.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for a richer, more flavorful option.
- Adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg will enhance the warm fall flavors.
- This dish pairs beautifully with wild rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
- For a dairy-free version, omit the butter or substitute it with coconut oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
