Autumn Chicken Sweet Potato Apple (Print Version)

Golden chicken, sweet potatoes, and apples with a spiced apple cider glaze bring warmth to your autumn table.

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 tablespoons butter
04 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 cup apple cider
06 - 1 cup chicken broth
07 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
08 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
09 - 1 teaspoon cinnamon
10 - 2 small sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
11 - 1 large apple, cored and sliced
12 - 1/3 cup pecans, chopped
13 - Salt and pepper to taste
14 - Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
02 - Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
03 - In a large ovenproof skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
04 - In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
05 - Pour in apple cider and chicken broth, scraping up any brown bits on the bottom of the skillet.
06 - Stir in Dijon mustard, dried thyme, and cinnamon. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes.
07 - Add sweet potatoes and apple slices to the skillet, stirring to coat them in the sauce.
08 - Nestle the chicken breasts back into the skillet among the sweet potatoes and apples.
09 - Sprinkle chopped pecans over the top.
10 - Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and sweet potatoes are tender.
11 - Remove from the oven, and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.

# Notes:

01 - This dish pairs well with a crisp green salad or steamed vegetables.
02 - Use a cast iron skillet for best results, as it can go from stovetop to oven seamlessly.
03 - For a sweeter flavor, consider using a sweeter variety of apple like Fuji or Honeycrisp.
04 - Toast the pecans before adding them to the dish for extra depth of flavor.

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