Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 1 apple, cored and sliced (Honeycrisp or Fuji works well)
- ½ red onion, sliced
- 1 cup Brussels sprouts, halved
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary (or ½ tsp dried)
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Season & Sear Chicken: Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and black pepper. Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Place the chicken in the skillet and sear each side for 4 to 5 minutes until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook Vegetables: In the same skillet, add butter, diced sweet potato, sliced red onion, and halved Brussels sprouts. Sauté the vegetables for 6 to 8 minutes until they begin to soften and lightly caramelize.
- Add Apples & Glaze: Stir in the sliced apples, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, fresh or dried thyme, and rosemary. Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, allowing the glaze to evenly coat the vegetables and apples and develop flavor.
- Combine & Simmer: Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet with the vegetables and apples. Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and cover the skillet. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- Serve: Spoon the flavorful maple-Dijon glaze over the chicken and vegetables. Optionally garnish with additional fresh herbs before serving. Serve warm as a comforting and wholesome fall dinner.
Notes
- Substitute chicken thighs for a richer and juicier flavor.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the glaze for extra fall warmth and aroma.
- This dish pairs beautifully with wild rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
- For a dairy-free version, omit the butter or replace it with coconut oil or another plant-based fat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free