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Take advantage of seasonal produce and use it in this easy to make Harvest Chicken and Vegetable Skillet. It has the perfect combination of savory and sweet flavors with an unexpected, but delicious use of cinnamon in the spice blend.
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Harvest Chicken and Vegetable Skillet

Harvest Chicken and Vegetable Skillet has the perfect combination of savory and sweet flavors with an unexpected, but delicious use of cinnamon in the spice blend.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Chicken + Poultry, Skillet + One Pot Meals
Cuisine: American
Keyword: harvest chicken skillet
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cubed
  • 3/4 cup diced yellow onion
  • 1 1/2 cups peeled and diced butternut squash
  • 2 cups halved brussels sprouts
  • 1 teaspoon grated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 granny smith apple, diced
  • Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 3 tablespoons toasted pecans, roughly chopped

Instructions

  • Heat skillet over medium heat and add in the chopped bacon. Cook the bacon until crisp and remove with a slotted spoon onto plate lined with paper towels. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the bacon grease and discard the rest.
  • Turn the heat up to medium-high with the tablespoon of bacon grease in the skillet. Add in the cubed chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook the chicken through, approximately 4-5 minutes, then remove onto the plate with the bacon.
  • If needed add another 1-2 teaspoons of oil to the skillet, then add in the onion, butternut squash and Brussels sprouts. Season lightly with salt and pepper and sauté for approximately 10-12 minutes or until tender.
  • Add in the garlic, poultry seasoning, cinnamon, apple. Stir together and cook for another minute.
  • Add the chicken broth to the skillet and scrape the bottom with a wooden spoon to loosen any brown bits. 
  • Add the chicken and bacon back into the skillet, along with the dijon mustard and maple syrup. Stir together and cook another 2-3 minutes or until the sauce thickens a bit. Taste for seasoning.
  • Remove from the heat and top with the dried cranberries and chopped pecans.

Notes

  •  To make this recipe paleo, simply leave out the dijon (or use a paleo compliant homemade version) and make sure your dried cranberries aren't sweetened with sugar.

Nutrition

Calories: 346kcal | Protein: 20g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 714mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 16g