Sautéed Chicken Provençal with Garlic and Herbs

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Tender chicken thighs cooked with garlic, fresh herbs, and a splash of white wine, offering a fragrant and flavorful French countryside dish. This french-inspired chicken ready in about 35 minutes pairs bone-in chicken thighs, extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 French cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 bone-in chicken thighs and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Add the chicken thighs skin-side down and sauté for 6-7 minutes until golden and crispy, then flip and cook for another 5 minutes until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Lower heat to medium, add 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme, and 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary to the skillet; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 1/2 cup dry white wine, scraping up any browned bits, and simmer for 3 minutes until the wine reduces slightly.
  5. Step 5: Add 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, stirring for 2 minutes until they begin to soften.
  6. Step 6: Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon the sauce and tomatoes over the thighs, and cook for an additional 2 minutes to meld flavors.
  7. Step 7: Remove from heat and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the dish before serving.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Sautéed Chicken Provençal with Garlic and Herbs take to make?

Total time is about 35 minutes (10 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Sautéed Chicken Provençal with Garlic and Herbs?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep bone-in chicken thighs from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Sautéed Chicken Provençal with Garlic and Herbs?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Sautéed Chicken Provençal with Garlic and Herbs for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Sautéed Chicken Provençal with Garlic and Herbs?

French chicken like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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