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A flavorful Harvest Chicken Skillet featuring chicken, butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, apples, and onions.

Harvest Chicken Skillet

A hearty and flavorful chicken skillet dish perfect for a weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
For the Skillet
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup butternut squash peeled and diced
  • 1 cup Brussels sprouts trimmed and halved
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 0.25 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  4. Add the diced butternut squash and Brussels sprouts to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender-crisp, about 8-10 minutes.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring to a simmer.
  6. Return the chicken to the skillet. Stir in the heavy cream and cook until the sauce has thickened slightly, about 2-3 minutes.
  7. Stir in the fresh parsley. Serve hot.

Notes

You can substitute sweet potatoes for butternut squash if desired. For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic.