Description

One-Pot Easy Harvest Chicken Skillet is a cozy fall dinner made in just one pan, combining juicy chicken, caramelized Brussels sprouts, tender sweet potatoes, crisp apples, dried cranberries, and crunchy walnuts—all tied together with smoky bacon and fragrant thyme. It’s the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and earthy flavors, ideal for busy weeknights or autumn gatherings.

Ingredients

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3–4 slices thick-cut bacon
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
680 g (1½ lbs) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into ½-inch pieces
2 small sweet potatoes, diced into ¼-inch pieces
454 g (1 lb) Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¾ tsp kosher salt, divided
½ tsp black pepper, divided
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
1 small red apple, diced
60–120 ml (¼–½ cup) low-sodium chicken broth
60 g (½ cup) walnuts, roughly chopped
45 g (⅓ cup) dried cranberries
1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme

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Instructions

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp (about 10 minutes). Remove, crumble, and set aside, leaving grease in the pan.
Add diced onion to the bacon grease; cook 4–5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
Add chicken, season with half the salt and pepper, and cook about 8 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove to a plate.
If skillet is dry, drizzle in a bit of olive oil. Add sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, cinnamon, nutmeg, and remaining salt and pepper. Cook 3–4 minutes to brown.
Add diced apple and chicken broth. Cover and simmer 10–15 minutes until vegetables are tender, adding more broth if needed.
Stir in chicken, walnuts, cranberries, and thyme. Heat through 2–3 minutes.
Sprinkle bacon over the top and serve hot.

Notes

Don’t rush browning—caramelization builds flavor.

Cut vegetables to similar sizes for even cooking.

For more savory flavor, swap apple for extra Brussels sprouts.

Add a drizzle of maple syrup for a sweet-salty finish.

For meal prep, store bacon separately to keep it crispy.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: One-Pot / Skillet
Cuisine: American