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One-Pan Autumn Harvest Chicken

One-Pan Autumn Harvest Chicken: Your Cozy Fall Dinner Awaits

One-Pan Autumn Harvest Chicken is a cozy fall dish blending chicken thighs, caramelized apples, and earthy spices, perfect for weeknight dinners and gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces bone-in chicken thighs skin-on or skinless based on preference
For the Flavor Base
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon essential spice for warmth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or use fresh thyme
For the Sweetness
  • 4 medium apples Fuji or Honeycrisp recommended
  • 1 cup apple cider hard cider optional for adult flavor
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
  • to taste salt for seasoning
  • to taste pepper for seasoning

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry and season them with salt, pepper, and thyme.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear the chicken thighs skin-side down for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Flip the chicken and cook for another 5 minutes, then set aside.
  4. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, approximately 30 seconds.
  5. Core and slice apples into wedges, add to the skillet with garlic and sprinkle with cinnamon.
  6. Cook apples for 5 minutes until softened, then pour in apple cider and simmer for 10 minutes.
  7. Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer covered for 10-15 minutes until cooked through.
  8. Uncover, increase heat, and cook for 2-3 minutes to thicken the sauce, adjusting seasoning as desired.
  9. Serve the chicken with caramelized apples and sauce, garnished with fresh thyme.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a heartier dish, consider adding roasted root vegetables mid-cooking. Enjoy the flavors immediately for the best texture and taste.

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