Sweet summer peaches, crisp vegetables and maple pan sauce transform simple chicken breasts into an easy skillet dinner that's ready in about 20 minutes.

Fresh peaches are one of the best parts of late summer, and they shine in this quick weeknight dinner. Their natural sweetness pairs beautifully with savoury chicken and crisp vegetables, while the simple maple pan sauce ties everything together. No fresh peaches? Canned peaches work beautifully the rest of the year.

Ingredients for Summer Peach and Chicken Skillet

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/2 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 ripe peaches, sliced
  • 1 cup snow peas
  • 1 small red or green bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup

Directions for Summer Peach and Chicken Skillet

  1. Heat oil in large skillet over medium. Add onion and garlic; cook for 2 min, stirring occasionally.
  2. Add chicken breasts and cook for 3 to 4 min per side, or until golden.
  3. Add chicken broth and maple syrup, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  4. Add peaches, snow peas and bell peppers. Cover and cook for 5 to 7 min, or until chicken is cooked through, peaches have softened slightly and vegetables are tender-crisp.
  5. Serve immediately, spooning pan sauce over chicken.

Originally published May 2012. Updated August 2026.