Description
A delicious fall-inspired recipe featuring tender chicken cooked in a flavorful apple cider sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup apple cider
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup apple slices
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet.
- Cook chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add sliced onion and garlic to the skillet, sautéing until softened.
- Pour in apple cider and stir in Dijon mustard and thyme.
- Return chicken to the skillet and add apple slices.
- Simmer for 10-15 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh thyme if desired.
Notes
- For a sweeter sauce, use a sweeter apple cider.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or rice to soak up the sauce.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Apple Cider Chicken Skillet, fall recipe, chicken skillet