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One-skillet sautéed chicken and apples with rosemary is an easy weeknight dinner with big flavor, perfect for celebrating fall!
I am feeling so full in the best of ways!
Not food baby full… though maybe a bit of that too 😉 Mostly, I just feel full of inspiration, friendship, warmth, happiness, life… and on and on.
I’m normally a very do-go-make-fix-finish type of person. Type A all the way. And I had some of that at the Chopped Con conference this past weekend — great speakers, great learning, great take-aways. Lots of notes, lots of lists, lots of goals set.
But I also got to re-connect with old friends and new friends. And drink, eat and laugh together. And it was so special to take a moment out to just be, to enjoy, to reflect, to connect, to share… such a welcome change of pace. I feel refreshed and renewed. 😊
But, as always, let’s go back to the food…
So yes, I just shared my apple and butternut squash muffins a couple of days ago and today I’m bringing your this sautéed chicken and apples with rosemary.
And fair warning, I have a ridiculous number of apple recipes coming your way in the next month.
I’m not kidding. So many apple recipes. Sweet, savory, all manner of meals, but all kinds of apple love going on here.
Some pumpkin, too, of course, but mostly just an overload of apples. #sorrynotsorry
Today we’re taking our apples savory and bringing them to dinner.
The apple is sliced and sautéed with onions, then some rosemary-seasoned chicken breasts are seared in the pan and everything cooks together with a splash of apple cider vinegar to really help bring home the flavors.
It’s fall comfort food that’ll whisk you away to the orchard!
A few quick notes on this chicken and apples recipe:
- I have used both a regular red McIntosh and a Gala apple in this recipe — either works great. Honey crisp would be fabulous as well!
- Make sure not to overcrowd your pan. You want to brown the chicken, not just steam it. You can cook the chicken in batches if you need to.
- You can add an extra tablespoon of butter to this dish at the end, if you want an extra rich sauce.
- Either way, please, please make sure to spoon the extra pan juices over your chicken when you serve it – so much flavor! You don’t want to miss it. 👍
You can serve this chicken with paprika roasted potatoes or 10-minute microwave baked potatoes. They’d be great over some creamy polenta too.
Add a super simple spinach salad or a massaged citrus kale salad and you are in for a healthy fall feast!
Hope you have a great week! Enjoy!
~ Kathryn
Sauteed chicken and apples with rosemary
One-skillet sautéed chicken and apples with rosemary is a great fall dinner!
Ingredients
- 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small sweet onion, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
- 2 small red apples, sliced
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
- 1 heaping tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Heat butter and oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat.
- Add onion and apple slices and saute for 4-5 minutes, until softened and slightly browned.
- Meanwhile, season the chicken strips with 2 teaspoons of rosemary, salt and black pepper.
- Push the onion and apple slices to the sides of the pan and add chicken breast strips to the middle. Brown on both sides, about 6-8 minutes total. (If your pan is too crowded, do this in batches so you can properly brown the chicken.)
- Add vinegar and remaining teaspoon of rosemary then cover the pan, reduce heat to medium and cook until chicken is cooked through, 3-5 more minutes.
- Serve chicken and apples with extra pan juices and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
I use either a regular red McIntosh or a Gala apple in this recipe -- both work great.
You can add an extra tablespoon of butter to this dish at the end, if you want an extra rich sauce.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Amount Per Serving | As Served |
| Calories 292kcal Calories from fat 71 | |
| % Daily Value | |
| Total Fat 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 10% |
| Transfat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 128mg | 43% |
| Sodium 372mg | 16% |
| Carbohydrate 15g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 12% |
| Sugars 11g | |
| Protein 39g | |
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
| Calories | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | Less than | 65g |
| Sat Fat | Less than | 25g |
| Cholesterol | Less than | 300mg |
| Sodium | Less than | 2,400mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 300g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25g | |
Jessica @ Nutritioulicious says
September 26, 2016 at 9:48 AMI’m all about apples right now too! Love them in both sweet and savory recipes. Can’t wait to try this chicken dish.So glad you had a good time and learned a lot at Chopped Con. Never heard of that conference before, but saw people posting on IG and looked great!
Kathryn says
September 26, 2016 at 6:20 PMThanks Jessica! I’m with you – apples are so great for both sweet and savory!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
September 26, 2016 at 10:09 AMSo glad you are feeling full-filled 😉 AND you had a stellar time at the conference, Kathryn! I’m pretty sure you already know this, but I’m all for you bringing ALL the apple recipes this month!! I say keep ’em coming girlfriend! I absolutely loooove this one skillet meal!!! Chicken, apples and rosemary all together in one meal (and one pan)?! Heaven! Pinned! Cheers, girlfriend!
Kathryn says
September 26, 2016 at 6:20 PMMy fellow apple addict 😉 Thanks Cheyanne! XO
Dawn @ Girl Heart Food says
September 26, 2016 at 10:19 AMYay! Glad you are feeling so content, Kathryn!! Nothing like it, right ?! Hubby says I’m Type A too, but I’m not sure….maybe sometimes, lol 😉 Bring on the apples, girl. If the upcoming recipes look and sound as good as this, I’m all for it! Love the apple cider vinegar & rosemary in there too. I bet this smells amazing when it’s cooking! Great suggestion of serving with kale salad. Love it! Pinned, of course. Have a lovely week!
Kathryn says
September 26, 2016 at 6:22 PMIt does smell amazing! Thanks so much girl! XO
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
September 26, 2016 at 10:54 AMGood! I LOVE everything apple and I love apple and chicken together! One of the best sweet/savory pairings!
Kathryn says
September 26, 2016 at 6:23 PMTotally agree – thanks Rebecca!!
Jessy @ The Life Jolie says
September 28, 2016 at 2:26 PMWhat a gorgeous and healthy dessert option! I love apple season!
Kathryn says
September 28, 2016 at 4:30 PMDinner, not dessert, but I’m with you on eating ALL the apple things all season long! 😉
Jacqueline (PiperCooks) says
October 6, 2016 at 9:42 PMWow, this looks so good. Rosemary is one of my favorites! Pinning so I can try this out. 🙂
Kathryn says
October 7, 2016 at 3:58 PMMe too! I’ve got a huge rosemary busy in our backyard so I’ve always got some on hand!! Hope you give it a try Jacqueline!
Krystle says
October 9, 2016 at 11:32 PMThis looks like such a yummy fall supper. Keep the apple recipes coming I need a blog to hangout at away from the pumpkin spice 24/7. -ducks-
Kathryn says
October 10, 2016 at 2:51 PMHaha, will do! Just avert your eyes for the occasional pumpkin recipe I have here and there 😉
Teresa says
October 28, 2017 at 11:07 AMI was looking for a recipe to use up some chicken thighs I cooked two days ago. I might try a version of this recipe and see how it turns out. 🙂
Kathryn says
October 30, 2017 at 10:14 AMChicken thighs would definitely work well here – they just might take a little longer to cook. I hope you try it!
Andi Lau says
January 7, 2018 at 5:57 PMThis is SO good and easy to make. My family loves it. My 3 year old grandson likes helping me cut the apples and onions. Wonderful flavors
Kathryn says
January 7, 2018 at 8:22 PMI’m so happy to hear you and your family love this recipe! Thanks so much for sharing! 😊
Breeann says
September 27, 2018 at 3:49 PMThis was great! My husband who never likes any herb especially rosemary gobbled it down. I also added chorizo from our local butcher shop to the dish. It was fantastic!
Kathryn says
September 28, 2018 at 9:36 AMOh yay, I’m so happy to hear you both enjoyed it! Love the chorizo addition too – yum!
Jazmine says
October 6, 2018 at 7:05 PMJust made your recipe just like you instructed. Perfect welcoming to Autumn! And my two year old thanked me lol. I know I’m 2 years late,but I’m gonna look good your Apple recipes now
Kathryn says
October 8, 2018 at 1:38 PMI’m so happy to hear you enjoyed it Jazmine! Oh how I love apple season – hope you find some more new recipes to try 🙂