Savor the Season with This Cozy Autumn Chicken Dinner
Enjoy a hearty Autumn Chicken Dinner with juicy chicken, sweet apples, and earthy sweet potatoes that warms the soul.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450kcal
Equipment
- Oven
- large ovenproof skillet
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
For the Skillet Sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup apple cider
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
For the Veggies & Garnish
- 4 small sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 large apple, cored and sliced
- ½ cup pecans, chopped
- to taste fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a large ovenproof skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear chicken breasts for 5–7 minutes per side.
- Lower heat, add butter and garlic, and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in apple cider and chicken broth, scraping up brown bits from the skillet.
- Stir in Dijon mustard, thyme, and cinnamon. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add cubed sweet potatoes and sliced apple, stirring to coat.
- Nestle the seared chicken back into the skillet.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans over the dish.
- Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 25–30 minutes.
- Remove from oven, let rest for a few minutes, and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
For best results, allow chicken to rest before serving to retain juiciness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 800mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 3000IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg