Fall Harvest Balsamic Chicken Skillet
This skillet dinner brings together some of my favorite fall flavors in one pan. Balsamic chicken, seasonal vegetables, and just the right touch of sweetness create a meal that feels cozy without being heavy. It's one of those recipes that makes fall dinners especially enjoyable.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon*
- 1 lb chicken breast cut into 1 inch pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- 1/2 medium yellow onion diced
- 2 cups diced butternut squash
- 2 cups brussels sprout halves
- 1 apple** diced
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2/3 cup diced pecans
- 1/2 cup pomegranate arils
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet to medium-medium high heat. Once hot, spray with non-stick spray and add bacon. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until bacon reaches desired crispiness. Set aside and crumble. Leave approximately 1-2 tbsp of bacon fat in the pan to cook chicken. Leave the heat on.
- Now add the chicken pieces. Cook for approximately 5-7 minutes, continuing to toss so all sides are lightly browned. Set aside with bacon. Chicken may still be slightly undercooked, this is fine since they will cook more a bit later. Keep heat on.
- Now coat the pan with 2 tbsp oil. Toss in onion, butternut squash, and brussels sprouts. Cook for another 5-7 minutes, until veggies become slightly browned and crispy. Now add in apples, chicken, and bacon. Toss around so all ingredients begin to flavor each other. Stir in the salt and balsamic vinegar. Let cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat, mix in pecans and pomegranate arils. Toss in fresh thyme, and additional salt to taste. Serve hot!
Notes
*Use sugar free bacon for a Paleo and Whole30 compliant dish
**I use honey crisp apples, but golden delicious or roma are also good options