Mama's Chicken Provencal

Transport your taste buds to the French countryside with Mama's Chicken Provençal, a rustic yet elegant one-skillet dish that bursts with Mediterranean flavors. This recipe combines crispy, golden-brown chicken thighs with a vibrant medley of cherry tomatoes, caramelized onions, and briny Kalamata olives, all simmered in a fragrant white wine and herb-infused broth. Fresh thyme and rosemary sprigs infuse the dish with aromatic depth, while a garnish of parsley adds the perfect finishing touch. Ready in just an hour, this oven-baked classic is ideal for cozy weeknight dinners or impressive dinner parties alike. Pair it with crusty bread, fluffy rice, or roasted vegetables to soak up every drop of its savory sauce. If you're craving a comforting yet refined meal, Mama's Chicken Provençal is your new go-to recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 0.5 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme sprigs
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary sprigs
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season them generously on both sides with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.

Step 3

In a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs, skin-side down, and sear until the skin is golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Flip the chicken and sear for another 2-3 minutes on the other side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to medium. Add the sliced onion to the same skillet and sauté until softened and lightly caramelized, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 6

Add the cherry tomatoes and Kalamata olives to the skillet, stirring to combine. Pour in the white wine and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.

Step 7

Stir in the chicken broth, then nestle the seared chicken thighs back into the skillet, skin-side up. Add the thyme and rosemary sprigs to the skillet, tucking them around the chicken.

Step 8

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

Step 9

Remove the skillet from the oven, discard the thyme and rosemary sprigs, and let the dish rest for a few minutes. Adjust seasoning with the remaining salt and pepper if needed.

Step 10

Optional: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Step 11

Serve Mama's Chicken Provençal hot, with crusty bread, rice, or roasted vegetables on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1890.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2815.1

Total Fat 199.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 51.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 729mg	0%
Sodium 7423.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 47.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.9g	0%
Total Sugars 17.0g
Protein 170.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 328.1mg	0%
Iron 14.7mg	0%
Potassium 3344.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 67.4%

Protein: 25.6%

Carbs: 7.1%