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One Pot Easy Harvest Chicken Skillet

One-pot chicken skillet with sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and apples.
Seasoned with cinnamon, nutmeg, thyme, cranberries, and walnuts.
A cozy, easy harvest-inspired dinner ready in about 50 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American-inspired

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 –4 slices turkey ham chopped
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into ½-inch pieces
  • 2 small sweet potatoes cut into ¼-inch pieces
  • 1 lb Brussels sprouts trimmed and halved or quartered if large
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper divided
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 small red apple diced
  • ¼ –½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • ½ cup walnuts roughly chopped
  • ⅓ cup dried cranberries
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the turkey ham and cook until browned and heated through, turning as needed. Remove from the skillet and set aside, leaving any flavorful drippings in the pan.
  • Add the diced onion and sauté for 4–5 minutes, until tender. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
  • Add the chicken pieces and season with half of the salt and black pepper. Cook for about 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate and keep warm.
  • If the skillet looks dry, add the olive oil. Add the sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, cinnamon, nutmeg, and remaining salt and pepper. Stir well and cook for 3–4 minutes, allowing the vegetables to lightly brown.
  • Add the diced apple and chicken broth. Cover the skillet and cook for 10–15 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts are tender. Check occasionally and add a little more broth if needed.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet. Stir in the walnuts, dried cranberries, and fresh thyme.
  • Cook for another 2–3 minutes, until everything is heated through. Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
  • Top with the reserved turkey ham and serve warm. This One Pot Easy Harvest Chicken Skillet is best served immediately while the vegetables are tender and the nuts are still pleasantly crunchy.

Notes

For the best texture, use fresh Brussels sprouts and firm sweet potatoes. The chicken can also be replaced with boneless chicken thighs if you prefer darker, more tender meat.
Serve this skillet on its own for a complete meal, or pair it with a simple green salad or warm whole-grain bread. If using packaged chicken broth, choose a halal-certified broth when needed.