Description
Harvest Chicken Skillet is a cozy and nutritious one-pan dinner combining tender chicken thighs, smoky turkey bacon, and colorful seasonal vegetables like butternut squash, kale, and carrots. Enhanced with fresh garlic, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), apple cider vinegar (natural), and fresh thyme, this savory dish delivers comforting flavors perfect for any weeknight meal, with easy cleanup and customizable options.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 4 boneless chicken thighs, skin-on
- 4 slices smoked turkey bacon, chopped into bite-sized pieces
Vegetables
- 1 cup butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup kale, roughly chopped
- 1 cup carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Seasonings & Others
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (natural)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Trim and season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and fresh thyme. Chop the smoked turkey bacon into bite-sized pieces. Peel and cut the butternut squash, carrots, and kale into evenly sized pieces for consistent cooking.
- Cook the Turkey Bacon: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the smoked turkey bacon and cook until crispy and fragrant. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the flavorful fat in the skillet.
- Sear the Chicken: Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet. Cook undisturbed for 6 to 7 minutes until the skin is crispy. Flip and cook the other side for 5 more minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and seasonal vegetables. Stir and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until vegetables begin to soften but retain some bite. Deglaze the pan with a splash of apple cider vinegar (natural) to lift the savory bits.
- Combine and Simmer: Return chicken and turkey bacon to the skillet over the vegetables. Add vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural). Cover and simmer on low heat until chicken is fully cooked and vegetables are tender.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the lid and let excess liquid reduce slightly. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh thyme and serve hot.
Notes
- Use skin-on chicken thighs for extra crispiness and flavor.
- Cut vegetables evenly for uniform cooking.
- Sear chicken at medium heat to keep it juicy without burning.
- Let chicken rest a few minutes after cooking for better juiciness.
- Add apple cider vinegar (natural) gradually and adjust to taste for balance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: harvest chicken skillet, one-pan chicken recipe, seasonal vegetable skillet, turkey bacon chicken, gluten free dinner, autumn dinner recipe
