Description
The Harvest Chicken Skillet is a cozy, flavorful one-pot meal marrying tender chicken breasts, smoked turkey bacon, sweet potatoes, and fresh herbs with warm spices. Ready in under 40 minutes, this satisfying dish blends savory and sweet notes enriched by apple cider vinegar and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, making it perfect for a comforting weeknight or weekend dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 slices smoked turkey bacon, sliced into small strips
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 2 cups diced sweet potatoes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Herbs & Spices
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (natural)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (natural)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Liquids & Fats
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (natural)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and dice sweet potatoes evenly. Chop onions, mince garlic, and slice smoked turkey bacon into small strips. Set aside.
- Cook the Smoked Turkey Bacon: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Fry smoked turkey bacon until crisp and fragrant. Remove bacon but keep the oil in the pan for added flavor.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In the reserved bacon oil, add onions and garlic. Cook until softened and translucent, developing a sweet aroma.
- Brown the Chicken: Push onions and garlic to the side. Add chicken pieces and sear until golden on all sides, locking in juices and adding texture.
- Add Sweet Potatoes and Spices: Mix in diced sweet potatoes. Sprinkle ground cinnamon, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat ingredients evenly with spices for warm, smoky flavor.
- Incorporate Liquids and Herbs: Pour in chicken broth, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Stir in fresh sage and rosemary. Cover skillet, reduce heat to low and simmer until sweet potatoes are tender and chicken is cooked through.
- Finish and Serve: Stir smoked turkey bacon back into the skillet. Serve hot directly from the pan for a cozy, satisfying meal.
Notes
- Chop all ingredients uniformly for even cooking.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan to allow proper browning.
- Toast spices slightly before adding liquids to release essential oils.
- Cover skillet while simmering to tenderize sweet potatoes without drying chicken.
- Let the skillet rest off heat for a few minutes before serving to meld flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: harvest chicken skillet, one-pot meal, smoked turkey bacon, sweet potatoes, cozy dinner, weeknight meal
