Description
A comforting one-pan dish featuring juicy chicken and seasonal vegetables, perfect for cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- Chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Seasonal vegetables (butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, carrots)
- Fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary) or dried herbs
- Salt and black pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth or cream
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Begin by chopping your onion, dicing your chicken, and slicing those vibrant veggies.
- Sizzle the chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a splash of olive oil. Add your chicken, season with salt and pepper, and let it sear for about 6-7 minutes before flipping it.
- Introduce the onion and garlic: Once the chicken is browned, add in your chopped onion and sauté until translucent, then toss in minced garlic and stir for about 2-3 minutes.
- Add those colorful veggies: Stir in your butternut squash or Brussels sprouts and cover the skillet. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Bring it all together: Pour in about 1 cup of chicken broth or a splash of cream and allow it to simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Finish with herbs: Sprinkle in freshly chopped herbs and stir gently for another 1-2 minutes.
- Taste and adjust: Adjust salt, pepper, and broth to your preference.
Notes
Serve warm with crusty bread for soaking up the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken, skillet, one-pan, autumn recipe, comfort food