Description
This Creamy Chicken Normandy is a cozy French-inspired skillet dinner made with tender chicken, apples, onions, non-alcoholic apple cider, and a velvety cream sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 2 apples, sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup diced smoked turkey
- 1 cup non-alcoholic apple cider or apple juice
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Fresh parsley (optional)
- Extra apple slices (optional)
- Cracked black pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika. Heat olive oil and sear the chicken for 4–5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Melt butter in the same skillet. Add onions and smoked turkey; cook until onions soften.
- Add apples and garlic; cook for 3 minutes.
- Pour in non-alcoholic cider and chicken broth. Scrape the pan and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add heavy cream and Dijon mustard; stir until smooth.
- Return chicken to the pan, spoon sauce over it, and simmer for 15–20 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Serve with crusty bread for dipping.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg