Creamy French Apple Cider Chicken Skillet
Tender chicken simmered in a rich apple cider cream sauce with herbs in a one-pan French-inspired skillet.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1.5 lb boneless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
Sauce
- 1 cup apple cider
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 0.75 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Sear chicken in hot skillet until golden, then remove.
- Cook shallots and garlic in the same skillet.
- Deglaze with apple cider and simmer.
- Add broth, mustard, and return chicken to pan.
- Simmer until chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in cream and herbs, simmer gently.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
Use fresh apple cider for best flavor and avoid boiling once cream is added.