Description
Harvest Chicken Skillet is a warm and comforting autumn-inspired dish combining tender chicken, smoked turkey bacon, and a variety of seasonal vegetables. This one-pan meal offers cozy fall flavors with a nutritious balance of protein and veggies, enhanced by savory herbs and natural vegetarian Worcestershire sauce. Easy to prepare and perfect for weeknights or entertaining guests, it embodies hearty simplicity and vibrant seasonal goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 2 large chicken breasts, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 strips smoked turkey bacon, chopped
Vegetables
- 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 2 cups Brussels sprouts, halved
- 1 cup carrots, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
Flavorings & Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Trim and slice the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Chop the smoked turkey bacon into small strips. Peel and cube the butternut squash, halve the Brussels sprouts, and thinly slice the carrots. Mince the garlic and finely chop the onion to have all ingredients ready for cooking.
- Cook the Turkey Bacon and Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed or cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the smoked turkey bacon and cook until it starts to crisp. Then, add the chicken pieces and brown on all sides to seal in the juices and infuse them with smoky flavor.
- Sauté Aromatics and Veggies: Add the minced garlic and chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until fragrant. Toss in the butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, and carrots. Stir occasionally and let vegetables soften and slightly caramelize. Halfway through cooking, stir in the vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) and apple cider vinegar (natural) to deepen the dish’s savory balance.
- Simmer and Season: Lower the heat and sprinkle chopped thyme and rosemary evenly over the skillet. Loosely cover and let simmer until the chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender but still slightly crisp. Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed.
- Serve and Enjoy: Remove the skillet from heat once flavors have melded and the dish is hot. Add any finishing touches such as fresh herb sprigs. Plate and serve warm.
Notes
- Cut vegetables evenly to ensure uniform cooking times and consistent texture.
- Use a heavy-bottomed or cast iron skillet for better heat distribution and caramelization.
- Do not overcrowd the pan to allow ingredients to brown properly and preserve flavors.
- Allow the dish to rest a few minutes after cooking for juices to redistribute and flavor to deepen.
- Add fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs just before serving for an aromatic finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: harvest chicken skillet, fall recipe, autumn vegetables, smoked turkey bacon, one-pan meal, gluten free, cozy dinner, healthy dinner
