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Autumn Chicken Dinner

Savory Autumn Chicken Dinner with Sweet Potatoes and Apples

This Autumn Chicken Dinner features juicy chicken breasts, sweet potatoes, and apples, creating a comforting dish perfect for the season.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinners
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups sweet potatoes cubed
  • 1 large apple sliced
For the Toppings
  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • ovenproof skillet
  • Measuring Cups
  • measuring spoons
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). season the chicken with salt and pepper.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side.
  3. Reduce heat and add butter and garlic, sauté for 1 minute.
  4. Pour in apple cider and chicken broth, scrape up brown bits and simmer for 2 minutes.
  5. Stir in Dijon mustard, thyme, and cinnamon, simmer for another minute.
  6. Add sweet potatoes and apple slices, stirring to coat.
  7. Nestle the chicken back into the skillet with vegetables.
  8. Sprinkle pecans over the dish.
  9. Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  10. Let the dish rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 32gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 620mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 18000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor, and don't rush the sauce to ensure depth.

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