Creamy Apple Bourbon Chicken Skillet
Creamy Apple Bourbon Chicken Skillet is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken breasts with sweet apples, rich bourbon, and a velvety cream sauce. This comforting recipe transports you to a cozy cabin with its warm, inviting flavors. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, it’s easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests. Each bite offers a beautiful balance of savory and sweet, making it an unforgettable culinary experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 2 cups fresh apples (sliced; Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or dried)
- Optional: pinch of cinnamon
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until translucent, about 3 minutes; add minced garlic for another minute.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper before placing them in the skillet. Cook until golden brown on both sides (6-7 minutes each side), then remove from skillet.
- Add sliced apples to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Pour in bourbon and chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pan for flavor. Stir in Dijon mustard and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat, return chicken to skillet, and gradually stir in heavy cream until heated through, about 3-4 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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