Best 7 Skillet Apple Chicken Recipes

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Feast your taste buds on a culinary delight that harmoniously blends the sweet and savory flavors of skillet-cooked chicken and apples. This delectable dish, prepared in a single skillet for easy cleanup, offers a symphony of textures, from the tender, juicy chicken to the crisp, caramelized apples.

Embark on a culinary journey with three tantalizing recipe variations. The Classic Skillet Apple Chicken recipe presents a timeless combination of tender chicken, sweet apples, and aromatic spices. Upgrade your taste experience with the Bacon and Cheddar Skillet Apple Chicken, where the addition of crispy bacon and melted cheddar cheese elevates the dish to a new level of indulgence. For a tangy twist, try the Honey Mustard Skillet Apple Chicken, where a sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce coats the succulent chicken and apples.

Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions, ensuring success even for novice cooks. With readily available ingredients and a preparation time of just 15 minutes, these recipes promise a hassle-free cooking experience. Indulge in a delightful weeknight dinner that's both flavorful and nutritious.

Let's cook with our recipes!

SKILLET APPLE CIDER CHICKEN



Skillet Apple Cider Chicken image

This skillet apple cider chicken is a great fall recipe. Serve with egg noodles.

Provided by Jeff

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 slices bacon
1 onion, sliced
2 cups chicken broth, divided
2 cups apple cider, divided
2 apples - peeled, cored, and sliced
4 sage leaves
2 sprigs fresh thyme
4 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Season chicken thighs with salt and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned on both sides, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • Place bacon into the skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and drain excess grease from the skillet.
  • Add onion to the skillet and cook over medium heat until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Pour in 1 cup chicken broth and 1 cup apple cider. Cook until reduced by 1/2, about 10 minutes. Add cooked bacon, apples, sage, and thyme; let simmer for 2 minutes. Add remaining chicken broth and cider.
  • Return chicken to the pan, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook and stir until chicken thighs are no longer pink in the centers, about 15 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken to a serving platter. Remove the pan from heat and add butter, swirling to combine with sauce. Pour over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.2 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 103.4 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 23.6 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 1117.9 mg, Sugar 15.5 g

FALL CHICKEN-APPLE SAUSAGE SKILLET



Fall Chicken-Apple Sausage Skillet image

Chicken apple sausage, sweet potatoes, apples...so many wonderful fall flavors packed into one skillet! Super easy to make and tasty! Garnish with more brown sugar if you like.

Provided by Treasur Sholtz

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ teaspoon vegetable oil
5 links precooked apple chicken sausage, sliced into rounds
2 sweet potatoes, diced
2 apples, diced
¼ cup water
¼ cup brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage slices and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove sausage and set aside.
  • Add sweet potatoes and half the water to the skillet; boil for 5 minutes. Stir in the sausage, apples, remaining water, sugar, and cinnamon. Season with salt and pepper; reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are soft, 10 to 15 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.9 calories, Carbohydrate 52.8 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 689.3 mg, Sugar 26.5 g

SKILLET APPLE CHICKEN



Skillet Apple Chicken image

This delightfully fragrant mix of chicken, apples, and seasonings will surprise your palate with its complex flavors!

Provided by MAESTRINA

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Skillet

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 ½ tablespoons olive oil
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1 sweet apple - peeled, cored and thinly sliced
1 ½ tablespoons garlic salt
1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 ½ teaspoons chopped dried tarragon

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook the chicken 5 minutes.
  • Gradually stir the apples into the skillet, and continue cooking 15 minutes, or until chicken juices run clear and apples are tender. Thoroughly mix in the garlic salt, pepper, pumpkin pie spice, and tarragon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Cholesterol 30.4 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 2065.4 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

APPLE CIDER CHICKEN QUINOA SKILLET



Apple Cider Chicken Quinoa Skillet image

Since I'm especially busy with three active teenagers, I don't have much time to get dinner on the table in the evening. Instead, I rely on quick options, like this one-skillet dish that boasts essential proteins, veggies and good carbohydrates. -Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked apple chicken sausage links or flavor of your choice, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup apple cider or juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups chopped fresh kale
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 medium apple, chopped
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage or 1 teaspoon dried sage leaves

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add sausage and onion; cook and stir until sausage is golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Add broth, cider and salt; bring to a boil. Stir in kale and quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 888mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

SKILLET CHICKEN AND APPLE STUFFING



Skillet Chicken and Apple Stuffing image

Tender, browned chicken breasts are served atop stuffing with lots of celery and apples, and sprinkled with Cheddar cheese.

Provided by Bird's Eye

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Birds Eye®

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 cups chicken broth
1 (8 ounce) bag Birds Eye® Recipe Ready Chopped Celery
2 cups stuffing mix
1 apple, cored and diced
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken, turning once, 8 minutes or until thoroughly cooked.* Remove chicken from pan.
  • Add broth and Recipe Ready Celery to skillet; bring to a boil over high heat. Continue boiling 1 minute. Stir in stuffing mix and apple. Remove from heat.
  • Arrange chicken in skillet and sprinkle with cheese. Stand covered 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 493.3 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 101.3 mg, Fat 25.7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 37.1 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 1311.8 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

HARVEST CHICKEN, APPLE, SWEET POTATO, AND BRUSSELS SPROUTS SKILLET RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Harvest Chicken, Apple, Sweet Potato, and Brussels Sprouts Skillet Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by VerneJ

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 poundchicken breasts, boneless, skinless, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
3 cups Brussels sprouts, trimmed and quartered (about 3/4 pound)
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes (about 8 ounces)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into 3/4 inch cubes
4 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken stock, divided
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large, nonstick or cast iron skillet over medium high, until hot and shimmering. Add the chicken and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Cook until lightly browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer to plate lined with paper towels. Reduce skillet heat to medium low. Add the chopped bacon and cook until crisp and brown and the fat has rendered, about 4 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate (I simply laid another paper towel on top of the plate with the chicken, then stacked the bacon on that). Discard all but 1 1/2 tablespoons bacon fat from the pan. Increase skillet heat back to medium high. Add Brussels sprouts, sweet potato, onion, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender and the onions are beginning to look translucent, about 8 minutes. Stir in the apples, garlic, thyme, and cinnamon. Cook 30 seconds, then pour in 1/2 cup of the broth. Bring to a boil and cook until evaporated, about 2 minutes. Add the reserved chicken and remaining 1/2 cup broth. Cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Stir in reserved bacon and serve warm.

APPLE DIJON CHICKEN SKILLET



Apple Dijon Chicken Skillet image

I found this while idly perusing a cookbook at my sister's house--I'm not sure which book (doh!). This is fairly unique to me, and I think the flavors just work together beautifully. It was just okay as written, but for us mixing in the rice (instead of serving separately) and the addition of 1/2 t salt really made the meal.

Provided by smellyvegetarian

Categories     Chicken

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup brown rice
1/4 cup wild rice
1 lb chicken breast
8 ounces mushrooms
1 teaspoon oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup onion
2 granny smith apples
1/2 cup white wine
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 chicken bouillon cube
1/2 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup 2% low-fat milk

Steps:

  • Cook rice in about 3 c water (drain excess).
  • Heat oil and butter then slowly add onion.
  • Cut the chicken into pieces while the veggies cook and add to pan.
  • Core and slice apples and add to skillet. Add mushrooms and cook 2 minutes.
  • Add juice, wine, and sugar. Crush bouillion cube and add. Bring to a boil and cook until chicken is no longer pink.
  • Stir in salt, mustard, and milk, then stir in cooked rice.

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-sliced apples or frozen apple chunks.
  • If you don't have a skillet, you can use a large frying pan.
  • To prevent the chicken from sticking to the pan, make sure the pan is hot before adding the chicken.
  • Cook the chicken until it is cooked through, but not overcooked. Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough.
  • If you like a sweeter sauce, add more maple syrup or honey.
  • Serve the chicken with rice, mashed potatoes, or your favorite side dish.

Conclusion:

Skillet apple chicken is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. The chicken is tender and juicy, the sauce is sweet and savory, and the apples add a touch of freshness and crunch. This dish is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. Next time you have some leftover chicken, try making this skillet apple chicken. You won't be disappointed.

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