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Cozy Fall Chicken Skillet Dinner | 30-Min Easy Cozy Fall Weeknight

Easy Cozy Fall Chicken Skillet Dinner 30 Min Weeknight

Cozy fall chicken skillet dinner ready in 30 minutes. Try this easy weeknight fall dinner with seasonal flavors. Discover comfort food perfection.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Easy Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs chicken pieces
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup diced apples
  • 1 cup diced butternut squash
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried sage
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then brown them for 3-4 minutes per side. This creates a flavorful crust while the interior stays juicy.
  2. Remove chicken and set aside on a clean plate. Add diced onion to the skillet and sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant and softened slightly.
  3. Stir in minced garlic, cooking for just 30 seconds until aromatic. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the skillet bottom for maximum flavor depth.
  4. Add butternut squash, mushrooms, apples, thyme, and sage to the broth mixture. Return the cozy fall chicken skillet dinner to the pan, nestling pieces into the liquid for even cooking.
  5. Simmer for 15-18 minutes until the squash is tender and chicken reaches 165°F internally. The vegetables should be soft enough to cut easily with a fork.
  6. Reduce heat to low and stir in butter and heavy cream until fully combined. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed—this step takes just 2 minutes.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately while steam rises from the skillet. The aroma alone will have everyone gathering around the kitchen.