Chicken with Peaches

Chicken with peaches is a fast skillet meal with golden pan-seared chicken breasts tucked into a glossy honey-mustard peach sauce. You’ll sear the chicken, soften fresh peach slices, then simmer a quick thickened sauce that glazes every bite.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Calories: 520

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

Chicken and seasonings

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to even thickness
0.5 tsp salt to taste
0.5 tsp pepper to taste

Skillet aromatics and peaches

2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic minced
3 peaches ripe, peeled and sliced

Honey-mustard peach sauce

2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
0.5 cup chicken broth
2 tbsp unsalted butter
fresh thyme for garnish

Equipment

1 cast iron skillet

Method

Season and sear the chicken

Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through, then remove and set aside.

Build the peach sauce

In the same skillet, sauté the garlic for 30 seconds, then add the peach slices and cook 2 minutes until slightly softened.
Whisk the honey, Dijon, and chicken broth together, pour into the skillet, and cook 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Swirl in the butter until the sauce looks glossy.

Finish and serve

Return the chicken to the pan, spoon the sauce over the top, garnish with fresh thyme, and serve.

Notes

Pro tip: pound the chicken to an even thickness so it stays juicy while achieving a deep golden sear. Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days; reheat gently in a skillet over medium-low until warmed through. Freezing: not recommended because peaches can soften and sauce texture can change. For a lighter option, swap half the butter for extra chicken broth and finish with 1 tbsp butter for shine.