Cinnamon-Spiced Apple and Chicken Skillet

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-11 · Updated 2026-04-11

This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs Boneless chicken breasts, Honey, Apple for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 (about 6 ounces each) Boneless chicken breasts
• 3 tablespoons Honey
• 2 medium, thinly sliced Apple
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 cloves, minced Garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon dried Thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat chicken breasts dry and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper on both sides.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
3. Step 3: Add chicken breasts and sear for 4 minutes per side until golden brown, then remove from skillet and set aside.
4. Step 4: Add 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Step 5: Stir in 2 thinly sliced apples, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, cooking for 3 minutes until apples soften slightly.
6. Step 6: Return chicken to the skillet, add 3 tablespoons honey, and spoon apple mixture over chicken.
7. Step 7: Transfer skillet to a preheated oven at 375°F and bake for 20 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internally.