Chicken Breasts Provencale Recipe

Name: Chicken Breasts Provencale
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts (with or without skin); Salt and Pepper; 3 tbs olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1 yellow onion, halved length-wise and sliced thinly; 1 carrot, thinly sliced on a diagonal; 1 can (14oz) diced plum tomatos with juice; 3/4 C red wine (Cotes de Rhone or Luberon preferably); 2 tbs Herbes de Provence; zest of 1 orange; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional); about 16 pitted olives, roughly chopped (either nicoise or a variety of provencale olives -- green or black, but very meaty)

Servings: persons

4 boneless chicken breasts (with or without skin)
Salt and Pepper
3 tbs olive oil
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 yellow onion, halved length-wise and sliced thinly
1 carrot, thinly sliced on a diagonal
1 can (14oz) diced plum tomatos with juice
3/4 C red wine (Cotes de Rhone or Luberon preferably)
2 tbs Herbes de Provence
zest of 1 orange
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
about 16 pitted olives, roughly chopped (either nicoise or a variety of provencale olives -- green or black, but very meaty)

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Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
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In a wide, deep frying pan, casserole or saucepan (large enough to fit all the chicken breasts in one layer) heat the oil and garlic over medium heat until sizzling but not yet browned. Carefully lay all the chicken breasts in the pan and brown until golden on both sides, 3-4 min (chicken should not be
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cooked all the way through at this point). Remove breasts to a platter and cover to keep warm. Add the onion and carrots to the pan, with more oil if necessary, and saute until tender but not browned, 5-7 minutes. Add the wine, tomatoes, Herbes de Provence, zest and pepper flakes and allow to simmer over medium heat for about 10 minutes. Taste for seasoning. Return the chicken breasts to the pan along with the olives and continue to simmer until the breasts are cooked through 5-7 minutes. Serve one half-breast per plate with the sauce spooned over.

1015

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless chicken breasts (with or without skin), Salt and Pepper, 3 tbs olive oil, 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Chicken Breasts Provencale falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Breasts Provencale

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Variations & substitutions

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