This Easy Chicken Provençal is a light, flavorful French-inspired dish made with tender chicken, olive oil, fresh herbs, and colorful vegetables.
It’s a perfect choice for healthy dinners, Mediterranean-style meals, quick weeknight recipes, and family-friendly comfort food.
Cooked in one pan, this recipe combines garlic, tomatoes, bell peppers, thyme, and rosemary for a simple yet elegant dish that tastes like it came from a restaurant.
Ready in about 35 minutes, it’s ideal when you want something healthy, warm, and full of flavor without complicated steps.
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup mixed bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- salt and black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup white wine (optional)
Optional garnish:
- fresh parsley or thyme
Instructions
1. Cook the chicken
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken pieces and cook for about 5–6 minutes until lightly golden.
Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
2. Cook the vegetables
In the same skillet, add chopped onion, garlic, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes.
Cook for about 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
3. Add herbs and seasoning
Stir in thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.
Mix well to release the flavors of the herbs.
4. Simmer the dish
Return chicken to the skillet.
Add white wine if using.
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and let simmer for 15–20 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and tender.
5. Serve
Remove bay leaf before serving.
Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Serve warm.
Tips for best flavor
- use fresh thyme if available
- serve with rice, quinoa, or crusty bread
- add olives for more Mediterranean flavor
- can be prepared ahead for meal prep
Recipe details
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Healthy dinner
Mediterranean recipe
One pan meal
