Easy Fall Skillet Recipes That Come Together in Less Than 30 Minutes

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This dish brings together sweet apples and juicy chicken in a light cider glaze that screams fall. With just a handful of ingredients, this skillet meal delivers both elegance and ease. Great for weeknights but fancy enough for company.

Ingredients (for 4 servings):

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or drumsticks
• 1 large apple, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup apple cider
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh thyme for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add chicken and sear 4–5 min. per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
3. In the same skillet, melt butter and add apple slices. Cook for 2–3 min. until just tender.
4. Stir in apple cider and mustard; bring to a simmer.
5. Return chicken to skillet and simmer 3–5 more min. Garnish with thyme if desired.