Description
Apple Chicken Skillet is a quick and delicious one-pan meal featuring tender chicken breasts paired with sweet, caramelized apples. This dish strikes the perfect balance between savory and sweet, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings. In just under 40 minutes, you can serve up a dish that’s not only satisfying but visually appealing. Perfectly paired with rice or a fresh salad, this recipe is sure to impress everyone at the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 medium Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples, sliced
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Wash and slice the apples and onion; mince the garlic.
- Sauté the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove from skillet.
- Cook onions and garlic: In the same skillet, sauté onions for about three minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and stir for another minute.
- Add apples: Toss sliced apples into the skillet with salt and pepper; cook until slightly softened, about five minutes.
- Create sauce: Pour in chicken broth, honey, and Dijon mustard; stir to combine.
- Combine everything: Return chicken to the skillet; simmer for five more minutes to meld flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg