Description
Autumn Harvest Chicken Skillet is a comforting, one-pan dish that captures the essence of fall. Juicy chicken breasts are seared to golden perfection and paired with vibrant seasonal vegetables like carrots, zucchini, and bell peppers. All are simmered in a rich balsamic sauce that enhances the natural flavors. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, filling your home with delightful aromas and offering a nourishing meal that wraps you in autumn’s embrace.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 1 medium zucchini, chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (any color)
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients by chopping vegetables and mincing garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; sear in the skillet for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from the skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant (about 2 minutes). Add carrots, zucchini, and bell peppers; cook until tender yet crisp.
- Pour in chicken broth and balsamic vinegar; scrape any bits from the pan.
- Return chicken to the skillet; sprinkle rosemary on top. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg