Description
The Easy Harvest Chicken Skillet is a comforting and colorful one-pan dish featuring tender chicken breast, savory smoked turkey bacon, and seasonal vegetables seasoned with warm spices and natural flavor enhancers. This wholesome and customizable recipe is perfect for quick weeknight dinners, bringing cozy autumn-inspired flavors to your table with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 lb tender chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 oz smoked turkey bacon, diced
Vegetables
- 1 cup sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 cup Brussels sprouts, halved
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 medium onion, roughly chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Spices & Seasonings
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Liquids & Oils
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (natural)
- 1 cup chicken broth (natural)
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
Finishing
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or thyme, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Chop the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and dice the smoked turkey bacon. Clean and cut the seasonal vegetables into similar-sized chunks for even cooking. Mince the garlic and roughly chop the onions.
- Cook the Bacon and Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the smoked turkey bacon and sauté until crispy. Remove and set aside, then add chicken pieces to the pan and cook until golden brown on all sides but not fully cooked through.
- Sauté the Aromatics and Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the onions and garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and softened. Add the seasonal vegetables and cook until they begin to soften, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Add Spices and Liquid: Sprinkle ground cinnamon, smoked paprika, nutmeg, salt, and pepper over the veggies and chicken. Stir well to coat everything evenly. Pour in the chicken broth (natural) and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), letting the mixture simmer so flavors meld and vegetables finish cooking.
- Combine and Finish: Add the smoked turkey bacon back to the skillet, stir gently, and cook for a few more minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the broth has reduced to a flavorful glaze. Sprinkle fresh parsley or thyme on top before serving.
Notes
- Chop ingredients uniformly to ensure even cooking.
- Do not overcrowd the pan to allow proper browning of chicken and bacon.
- Use freshly ground spices for brighter flavor.
- Add chicken broth gradually to avoid excess liquid.
- Allow the skillet to rest off heat for a few minutes before serving to let flavors settle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: chicken skillet, harvest chicken, one-pan meal, autumn dinner, quick chicken recipe, seasonal vegetables, smoked turkey bacon
