Description
Chicken and Apples is a cozy one-skillet meal made with pan-seared chicken cutlets simmered in a creamy Dijon sauce with sweet apples, caramelized onions, garlic, and rosemary. It balances savory and sweet flavors, making it perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner or elegant entertaining.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken cutlets (about 6 ounces each)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 small onion, thinly sliced
- 2 medium apples, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar or maple syrup
- Extra rosemary for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken cutlets with salt and pepper.
- Dredge chicken in flour, shaking off excess.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Add onions and apples to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and rosemary and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and simmer for 3–4 minutes, scraping browned bits from the pan.
- Reduce heat and stir in cream, Dijon mustard, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Return chicken to skillet and spoon sauce over top.
- Simmer for 2 more minutes, garnish with rosemary, and serve warm.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for best texture.
- Do not boil after adding cream to prevent curdling.
- Chicken thighs can be used instead of cutlets.
- Sauce thickens naturally as it simmers.
- Add a splash of apple cider for extra depth of flavor.
- Pairs well with mashed potatoes, rice, or bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 453
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
