Chicken Provençal: Simple Comfort in One Pan

Chicken Provençal is a one-pan dish that brings the flavors of the French countryside to your table with minimal cleanup.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 35

Total Time 50

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Chicken

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

4 pieces Chicken Thighs bone-in, skin-on is best.

For the Sauce

4 pieces Ripe Tomatoes or canned tomatoes if fresh not available.
1 medium Onion yellow onion is preferred.
3 cloves Garlic fresh cloves are best.
1 cup Black Olives green olives can be used.

For the Herbs

2 tablespoons Fresh Rosemary or dried in a pinch.
2 tablespoons Fresh Thyme or dried if fresh not available.

For the Finish

1 tablespoon Lemon Zest fresh lemons yield the best results.
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice fresh lemons yield the best results.
1 cup Chicken Broth vegetable broth for a non-meat option.
2 tablespoons Olive Oil essential for searing the chicken.

Equipment

oven-safe skillet

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Pat the chicken thighs dry and season with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in the skillet and sear chicken thighs skin-side down for 6-8 minutes.
Flip thighs and cook for another 5 minutes, then remove from skillet.
Sauté sliced onion and minced garlic in the same skillet until translucent.
Add chopped tomatoes, rosemary, thyme, lemon zest, and juice; cook for 5 minutes.
Stir in black olives and chicken broth, combining all ingredients.
Nestle seared chicken back into the skillet skin-side up.
Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).
Baste chicken halfway through with pan juices.
Allow to rest for a few minutes before serving, then serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Fresh ingredients make a noticeable difference in flavor. Adjust ingredients to your taste by incorporating more vegetables or substituting ingredients as desired.

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