Provencal Sauteed Chicken Recipe

Name: Provencal Sauteed Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (4 1/2 lb.) chicken, cut into 8 pieces; 3 Tbsp. olive oil or black olives; 1/2 c. chopped salt pork (about 2 1/2 oz.); 1 c. chopped onion; 1 (28 oz.) can diced peeled tomatoes with juices; 1 (14 1/2 oz.) can low-salt chicken broth; 3/4 c. dry white wine; 6 fresh thyme sprigs or 1 Tbsp. dried; 3 large garlic cloves, minced; 2 bay leaves; 1 c. drained Nicoise olives; 1/2 c. sliced fresh basil

Servings: persons

1 (4 1/2 lb.) chicken, cut into 8 pieces
3 Tbsp. olive oil or black olives
1/2 c. chopped salt pork (about 2 1/2 oz.)
1 c. chopped onion
1 (28 oz.) can diced peeled tomatoes with juices
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can low-salt chicken broth
3/4 c. dry white wine
6 fresh thyme sprigs or 1 Tbsp. dried
3 large garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves
1 c. drained Nicoise olives
1/2 c. sliced fresh basil

1
Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in heavy Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2
Working in batches, add chicken and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch.
3
Transfer chicken to plate.
4
Pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat from Dutch oven. Add salt pork; saute until golden, about 6 minutes.
5
Add tomatoes with their juices, broth, wine, thyme, garlic and bay leaves and bring to boil.
6
Return chicken to oven.
7
Cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes.
8
Transfer chicken to large bowl. Add olives to Dutch oven and boil until mixture is reduced to 3 cups, about 25 minutes.
9
Mix in basil.
10
Return chicken to Dutch oven and stir until heated through, about 3 minutes.
11
Transfer chicken to shallow serving bowl.
12
Spoon sauce over and serve!

480

kcal

Calories

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: 1 (4 1/2 lb.) chicken, cut into 8 pieces, 3 Tbsp. olive oil or black olives, 1/2 c. chopped salt pork (about 2 1/2 oz.), 1 c. chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Provencal Sauteed 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 Sauteed Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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