Chicken, Apple, Sweet Potato, and Brussel Sprout Hash

Sometimes I look in my fridge and find a hodgepodge of random veggies. What can I do with such an odd mixture? When I’m at a loss, I make a hash.

I define hash as an assortment of meat and veggies cooked in one skillet. In this instance, I used chicken, apples, sweet potatoes, and brussel sprouts. Plus onions, because I put onions in everything!

First, I preheated my cast iron skillet. If you don’t have a cast iron, you should consider getting one, but you can also use any large skillet for this recipe. 

Dice up the onion and the chicken, then toss with olive oil in the skillet. 

While that cooks, steam your sweet potatoes and brussel sprouts. Tip: steam these separately because they will cook at different rates. I recommend steaming the brussel sprouts on the stove, and the peeled sweet potatoes in the microwave.

Once those are steaming, stir your chicken and onions, which should be nearly cooked. 

Peel and dice your apples, then toss them into your skillet.

Add your sweet potatoes and brussel sprouts once they are nearly done. 

Mix everything together with a cup of chicken broth and let simmer for 10 minutes. Add the seasoning of your choice (I opted for Parmesan cheese and cajun seasoning), and serve immediately.

I know what you’re thinking: that’s a lot of steps! You’re right, it kinda is. But I found that the timing of doing one ingredient at a time was perfect. First onion, then chicken, then sweet potatoes, then brussel sprouts, then apples, then combine everything. Ta-da! 

Plus, plain meat and 3 sides can become boring. I’ve found that my family appreciates when I mix in a hash skillet dinner every once in a while!