Description
This Irresistible Autumn Apple Chicken Recipe blends the savory taste of chicken with the sweet and tart flavors of apples, making it perfect for cozy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless
- skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.5 lbs)
- 2 medium firm apples (like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
- sliced into wedges
- 1 medium yellow onion
- chopped
- 3 cloves garlic
- minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear them in the skillet until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until translucent.
- Add the apple wedges and ground cinnamon, cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth, stirring to combine.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, ensuring it’s nestled into the apple mixture.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in a mixture of olive oil, cinnamon, and a splash of cider vinegar for a couple of hours prior to cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Skillet, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with apples
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 44 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
Keywords: Autumn, Apple, Chicken, Cozy Nights, Irresistible Recipe