Harvest Chicken Skillet with Sweet Potatoes
Harvest Chicken Skillet combines tender chicken, sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, apples, and turkey ham.It cooks in one skillet in about 40 minutes for an easy family dinner.Fresh thyme and cinnamon give this savory-sweet meal warm seasonal flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 slices halal turkey ham chopped
- 3 cups Brussels sprouts trimmed and quartered
- 1 medium sweet potato peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 Granny Smith apples peeled, cored, and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup reduced-sodium halal chicken broth divided
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the cubed chicken, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is lightly browned and cooked through. Transfer it to a clean plate.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the chopped turkey ham and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. Transfer it to the plate with the chicken.
- Add the Brussels sprouts, sweet potato, onion, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt to the skillet. If the pan seems dry, add a small drizzle of olive oil. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften and brown.
- Stir in the apples, garlic, thyme, and cinnamon. Cook for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
- Pour in 1/2 cup chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil and cook for about 2 minutes, allowing some of the liquid to reduce.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and pour in the remaining 1/2 cup broth. Cook for another 2–4 minutes, or until the chicken is hot and the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Stir the turkey ham into the Harvest Chicken Skillet and cook briefly until everything is warmed through. Serve hot.
Notes
For extra vegetables, try adding chopped carrots, kale, or spinach. Butternut squash can also replace the sweet potato for another seasonal variation.
Serve this fall chicken dinner on its own for an easy one-pan meal, or pair it with a simple green salad, brown rice, quinoa, or crusty bread.
Always check the labels on turkey ham and chicken broth to make sure they meet your halal requirements.