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Fitt Apple Cider Skillet Chicken: A Cozy, Protein-Packed Dinner

Some recipes just feel like fall, and this one is the perfect mix of warm, cozy flavors and solid nutrition. Juicy chicken, tart Granny Smith apples, fragrant thyme, and a light apple-cider pan sauce come together in under 30 minutes—making it an easy weeknight dinner that still feels a little special.

And the nutrition? Even better. Chicken gives you the protein you need for muscle growth, recovery, and staying fuller longer, while the apples bring a crisp, fresh balance. Pair it with roasted vegetables or a simple salad, and you’ve got a beautifully rounded, macro-friendly meal.

Herb-roasted chicken and potatoes in a white dish, garnished with parsley. A fork rests on the dish beside a yellow napkin.

Ingredients (Makes 4 servings)

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed

  • ½ tsp salt, divided

  • ½ tsp ground pepper, divided

  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • 2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and thickly sliced

  • ¼ cup finely chopped shallots

  • 1 tsp dried thyme

  • ½ cup apple cider

  • ½ cup unsalted chicken broth

  • 1 tbsp reduced-fat sour cream

  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley


Instructions

  1. Season the chicken: Sprinkle chicken with ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.

  2. Sear: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook about 3 minutes per side, until lightly browned. Transfer chicken to a plate.

  3. Build the flavor: Reduce heat to medium. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil along with the apples, shallots, and thyme. Cook 2–3 minutes until everything softens slightly.

  4. Deglaze: Pour in the apple cider and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook about 3 minutes, until the liquid thickens a bit.

  5. Finish the chicken: Return the chicken and any juices to the skillet. Simmer 3–4 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165°F at the thickest part.

  6. Make it creamy: Remove chicken to a platter. Stir the sour cream, parsley, and remaining salt and pepper into the sauce. Spoon the sauce over the chicken before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • 251 calories

  • 10g fat

  • 16g carbs

  • 24g protein

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