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Autumn Harvest Chicken Skillet

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A cozy fall-inspired chicken skillet featuring juicy chicken breasts cooked with caramelized onions, sweet apple slices, and a rich apple cider sauce for a comforting, seasonal meal.

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

2 tablespoons olive oil or butter

1 large onion, thinly sliced

2 apples, thinly sliced (Honeycrisp or Gala work well)

1 cup apple cider (not vinegar)

1/2 cup chicken broth

1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)

Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and nearly cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add sliced onion and cook 5–7 minutes until softened and caramelized.
  4. Add sliced apples and cook for another 2–3 minutes until slightly tender.
  5. Pour in apple cider and chicken broth, and add thyme. Stir, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
  6. Return chicken to the skillet, nestling it among the onions and apples. Cover and simmer gently over medium-low for 8–10 minutes, until chicken reaches 165 °F (74 °C).
  7. Uncover and let the sauce reduce for a few minutes until slightly thickened, spooning it over the chicken as it finishes.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper. Serve topped with the apple-onion mixture and sauce.

Notes

Use crisp apples like Honeycrisp, Gala, or Pink Lady for best texture.

For added richness, stir in Dijon mustard or a splash of cream at the end.

Add herbs like sage or rosemary for deeper flavor.

Pair with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or crusty bread.

Leftovers keep up to 3 days; reheat gently with a splash of broth or cider.

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