Go Back
–+ servings
Autumn Chicken Dinner

Cozy Autumn Chicken Dinner with Sweet Potatoes & Apples

This Autumn Chicken Dinner blends chicken, sweet potatoes, and spiced apples for a comforting fall meal.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Easy Dinners
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • skillet

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

For the Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 2 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 Topping

  • ½ cup Pecans chopped
  • to taste Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
  • Sear the chicken in a skillet with olive oil for 5–7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  • Sauté minced garlic in butter until fragrant.
  • Add apple cider and chicken broth, and simmer for about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in Dijon mustard, dried thyme, and cinnamon.
  • Add cubed sweet potatoes and sliced apple to the sauce and stir gently.
  • Nestle the seared chicken into the skillet among the sweet potatoes and apples.
  • Sprinkle chopped pecans over the top of the skillet.
  • Bake for 25–30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sweet potatoes are tender.
  • Let the dish rest for a few minutes and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

This dish is great for family dinners and can be customized with seasonal veggies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Autumn Chicken Dinner, Chicken Recipes, cozy meals, Easy Dinners, Fall Recipes, Sweet Potatoes
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!