Creamy Cider Chicken with Apples Cranberries and Bacon

Name: Creamy Cider Chicken with Apples Cranberries and Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 strips of bacon, (diced); 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (*see note 1); ⅓ cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; ½ teaspoon dried sage; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 shallots, (finely sliced (about ½ cup)); 2 small apples, (thinly sliced (about 3 cups) *see note 2 ); ½ cup dried sweetened cranberries; 1 ¼ cup semi-dry hard apple cider, ((10 oz) *see note 3); ¾ cup chicken broth; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; ½ cup heavy cream; kosher salt, (to taste); fresh ground black pepper, (to taste); fresh parsley, (chopped, for garnish (optional))

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:40min

This one-pan fall favorite features juicy chicken breasts, crispy bacon, tart dried cranberries, and sweet apples in a velvety apple cider cream sauce. It’s a simple yet elegant dish that’s perfect for a cozy autumn dinner or wintertime gathering.

Updated at: Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:19:02 GMT