Description
A delightful dish featuring tender chicken and sweet apples cooked in apple cider, perfect for cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 cups apple cider
- 2 apples, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Thyme leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and add to the skillet; cook until browned on both sides (5-7 minutes).
- Remove chicken and let it rest on a plate.
- Add chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Add sliced apples and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in apple cider, bring to a gentle simmer.
- Return chicken to the skillet, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until fully cooked.
- Garnish with fresh thyme before serving.
Notes
Pair with creamy mashed potatoes or a crisp green salad. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg