Description
Warm, rustic, and full of fall flavor, this Autumn Harvest Chicken Skillet is a one-pan meal that brings together golden seared chicken, sweet apples, caramelized onions, and fragrant thyme in a rich, savory sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy weekend meals, this dish is fast, easy, and loaded with comforting seasonal ingredients. If you’re searching for easy dinner ideas, a healthy weeknight recipe, or something new for your fall food rotation, this skillet has you covered. It’s naturally gluten-free and reheats beautifully for meal prep — definitely a quick dinner worth adding to your collection of fall recipe ideas.
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 medium red onion thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic minced
2 medium apples thinly sliced (Honeycrisp or Pink Lady)
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
3/4 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden, then remove from skillet.
4. In the same skillet, add red onion and garlic. Sauté until soft, about 4-5 minutes.
5. Add apple slices and thyme, cooking for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender.
6. Pour in chicken broth and apple cider vinegar. Scrape up any browned bits.
7. Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes.
8. Remove thyme sprigs, plate, and drizzle with remaining sauce before serving.
Notes
Use firm apples like Honeycrisp or Pink Lady to avoid them becoming mushy.
For a richer sauce, add a splash of heavy cream or a dab of Dijon mustard.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: autumn chicken recipe, apple chicken skillet, easy dinner, fall chicken recipe