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Autumn Chicken Skillet with Apples and Sweet Potatoes

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October 23, 2016
4.86 from 7 votes


Last Updated June 6, 2020 | 0 Comments

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All the comfort and flavor of Autumn in this single skillet dinner! Made with fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables and chicken, this easy and healthy dish will instantly become a family favorite.

Autumn Chicken Skillet with Apples and Sweet Potatoes

One skillet meals are my favorite. After all, just one skillet means less dishes to wash and less water needed to wash more dishes. But mostly, one skillet usually means that dinner is going to be pretty easy to make.

This Autumn Chicken Skillet with Apples, Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts is no exception. Filled to the brim with all the comforts of fall, this skillet will leave the whole family feeling warm and cozy inside. Just thinking about this dinner fills me with memories of changing leaves, holiday gatherings and shorter days.

Traditionally comfort food has the reputation of having lots of heavy creams, cheeses and noodles- some may even say that a food isn’t comforting unless it’s unhealthy.

Trying to prove otherwise, I’d like to introduce you guys to The New Comfort Food. What is this New Comfort Food, you ask? Let me explain…

The New Comfort Food are meals made with,

  1. Natural ingredients that are free of additives, preservatives, antibiotics and hormones;
  2. Use mostly local, seasonal ingredients;
  3. Contain minimal ingredients in the recipe;
  4. Made with quick, easy steps and a fast prep time.

Using mostly local, seasonal and fresh ingredients, not all comfort food needs to be unhealthy. This Chicken Skillet is a perfect example. Minimal total ingredients, combined with an easy and fast prep time, everything about this skillet dinner is easy and healthy.

 

separate bowls filled with apples, chicken, carrots, onions, Brussels sprouts, seasoning, and herbs

 

close up of Autumn Chicken Skillet with Apples and Sweet Potatoes

 

Autumn Chicken Skillet with Apples and Sweet Potatoes

Chicken and Sweet Potato

4.86 from 7 votes
Chef: Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked SpoonJessica Randhawa
Enjoy all the comforting flavors of autumn with this delicious Chicken and Sweet Potato recipe.
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 276 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Tenders or Breasts - cut into cubes
  • salt + pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoon cinnamon - divided
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 6 cloves garlic - minced
  • 1 large yellow onion - chopped
  • 16 ounces Brussels sprouts - trimmed and cut into quarters
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes - peeled and cut into small cubes
  • 4 apples - I used Fuji and Pink Crisp as they were what was available, peeled, cored and chopped into cubes
  • ¾ cup low sodium chicken broth - start with less, add more as needed
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 3 teaspoon fresh thyme
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Instructions
 

  • Heat a large skillet over medium high heat (I used my 13-inch cast iron skillet, but any large skillet or Dutch oven will work great). Add olive oil and heat until shimmering. Add your Foster Farms Simply Raised Chicken to the skillet, spreading evenly over the bottom. Season with salt, pepper, 1 teaspoon of the ground cinnamon and dried thyme. Cook until chicken is lightly browned and cooked through- approximately 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once cooked, transfer chicken to a plate to rest.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet and add onion, garlic and approximately 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Stir and cook for approximately 1 minute. Add Brussels sprouts and sweet potato and continue to cook, stirring occasionally. Continue to cook until vegetables are start to soften and Brussels sprouts start to brown, approximately 10 minutes.
  • Stir in apples, cinnamon, lemon juice and lemon zest. Cook for 1 minute, or until everything is fully mixed. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Cook until evaporated.
  • Add chicken back to the skillet and stir in fresh thyme. Best served warm.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 158mg | Potassium: 919mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 6910IU | Vitamin C: 77.6mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 2.2mg

(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and specific brands of ingredients used.)

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About Jessica

Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked Spoon

Chef Jessica Randhawa leads The Forked Spoon. A world traveler, Jessica developed her passion for culinary arts while adventuring. With her recipes making their way onto renowned platforms such as Women's Health, Daily Mail, Al Jazeera, and Fox News, she's marked her presence in the culinary world. Jessica's academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science from the University of California.

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Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked Spoon

About Jessica Randhawa

Chef Jessica Randhawa leads The Forked Spoon. A world traveler, Jessica developed her passion for culinary arts while adventuring. With her recipes making their way onto renowned platforms such as Women's Health, Daily Mail, Al Jazeera, and Fox News, she's marked her presence in the culinary world. Jessica's academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science from the University of California.

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