Provencal Braised Chicken Recipe

Name: Provencal Braised Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 skinless chicken breasts; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 2 teaspoons herbes de provence; 1 head garlic, cloves peeled; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 carrot, diced; 6 parsley sprigs; 1/2 cup chicken stock; 1 cup red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; chopped parsley (to garnish)

Servings: persons

4 skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons herbes de provence
1 head garlic, cloves peeled
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 carrot, diced
6 parsley sprigs
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon tomato paste
chopped parsley (to garnish)

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F.
2
Season chicken generously with salt, cayenne and herbs de Provence.
3
Place in an oven safe skillet, interspersed with garlic, red pepper and carrot.
4
Tuck in the parsly sprigs and pour on stock to almost cover chicken.
5
Cover the skillet and braise in the oven until chicken is just cooked through.
6
Meanwhile, reduce the vinegar in another saucepan to 2 Tablespoons.
7
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
8
Place the skillet on the stove and simmer until vegetables are very soft.
9
Remove the parsly and puree the skillet's contents in a blender. ( I used an immersion blender).
10
Return sauce to skillet.
11
Add the reduced vinegar and tomato paste to the sauce.
12
Return the chicken to the pan to reheat gently.
13
Serve on a platter with chopped parsly, if desired.

597

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Protein

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* 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 skinless chicken breasts, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, 2 teaspoons herbes de provence, and more.

Yes, Provencal Braised Chicken 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!

Provencal Braised Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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