Chicken Breasts Provençal
Chicken Breasts Provençal is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Core tomatoes and cut a shallow X in bottom of each, then blanch in a medium pot of boiling water 10 seconds.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionCore tomatoes and cut a shallow X in bottom of each, then blanch in a medium pot of boiling water 10 seconds.
Transfer with a slotted spoon to an ice bath to stop cooking.
Peel, seed, and finely chop.
Pat chicken dry and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper, then dredge in flour, shaking off excess.
Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then cook chicken, turning once, until golden and just cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes total.
Transfer to a platter and keep warm, covered.
Add garlic and anchovy paste to skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add wine and bring to a boil, scraping up brown bits.
Stir in tomatoes, stock, and olives and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until mixture has thickened into a sauce, 8 to 10 minutes.
Whisk in butter and any juices from platter.
Add chicken and simmer until just heated through, about 1 minute.
Serve sprinkled with basil.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.