Chicken with Apple Cream Sauce

Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this luscious Chicken with Apple Cream Sauce, a mouthwatering combination of savory and sweet flavors. Perfectly seared chicken breasts are smothered in a velvety cream sauce infused with fresh thyme, garlic, and the natural sweetness of diced apples. The addition of chicken broth and a splash of zesty lemon juice adds depth and balance to the rich, buttery sauce, making every bite irresistible. Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe is an elegant yet approachable option for both busy weeknights and special occasions. Serve it alongside roasted vegetables or creamy mashed potatoes for a comforting, restaurant-quality meal at home.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium Apple, peeled, cored, and diced
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 0.75 cup Heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon Thyme leaves, fresh
• 2 teaspoons Lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the diced apple to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apple begins to soften.

Step 5

Pour in the chicken broth and stir, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Simmer for 5 minutes to reduce slightly.

Step 6

Stir in the heavy cream and thyme leaves. Simmer for another 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

Step 7

Add the lemon juice to the sauce and stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.

Step 8

Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon the sauce over the chicken, and cook for 2-3 minutes to warm through.

Step 9

Serve the chicken hot with the apple cream sauce spooned generously over the top. Garnish with additional thyme leaves if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1377.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2318.0

Total Fat 137.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 61.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 814.0mg	0%
Sodium 3489.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 29.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.0g	0%
Total Sugars 19.0g
Protein 218.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 118.1mg	0%
Iron 6.3mg	0%
Potassium 456.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.4%

Protein: 39.2%

Carbs: 5.4%