Chicken provençal is a flavorful French braised chicken recipe. Seasoned chicken thighs are first seared, then braised in white wine with olives, shallots, garlic, artichoke hearts, and cherry tomatoes. It’s easy to make and perfect for meal prep, as leftovers taste amazing.

Chicken provencal in a braising pan with a wooden spoon. - 1

Chicken provençal is one of those dishes that feels both simple and special every time I make it. It comes from the sun-soaked region of Provence, and even though it’s a braised dish, the flavors are surprisingly light, bright, and full of life. I make it with my homemade herbs de provençe spice blend , but store-bought works just as well.

I love how versatile it is — cozy enough for a chilly evening, but just as perfect served outside on a warm summer night with a glass of wine. Salty olives, buttery-soft garlic, sweet cherry tomatoes, and marinated artichoke hearts simmer together with white wine, creating a sauce that’s rich, fragrant, and completely irresistible. It’s a lightened-up version of coq au vin, a richer-tasting French stew .

For a slightly different French chicken recipe, try my herbs de provençe chicken !

4 pictures showing how to make chicken provencal. - 2

Answers to your questions

How to store leftovers: You may want to double the recipe as chicken provençal makes excellent leftovers. Store the leftovers in a covered container in your fridge for 3-4 days.

How to reheat: To reheat chicken provençal, warm it in a pan with some of the sauce.

Can chicken provençal be frozen? Yes! Chicken provençal freezes very well. Let it cool completely, then store it in portions that you’ll use in one meal. We love using these reusable Stasher freezer bags for storing all of our freezer meals.

Variations to try

  • Use dry vermouth instead of the wine.
  • Use red wine instead of white wine for a richer flavor.
  • Add chopped potatoes to the pot for a heartier meal.
  • Swap the green olives for black olives.
  • Add diced bell peppers.

Serving ideas

You’re definitely going to want to serve this with something for the sauce. A thick slice of bread (like our no yeast bread ) is ideal for mopping up the sauce. A few other ideas are:

  • Pasta – Try tagliatelle.
  • Basmati rice
  • Roasted garlic mashed potatoes
  • Polenta
  • Garlic bread
Chicken provencal in a braising pan with a wooden spoon. - 3 Chicken provencal in a braising pan with a wooden spoon. - 4

Chicken Provençal (Coq au Vin Blanc)

  • Pin
Chicken Provençal (Coq au Vin Blanc) - 5

Ingredients

  • ▢ 8 chicken thighs (skin on or off, your choice)
  • ▢ 2 tablespoons Herbs de Provence (san substitute Italian seasoning)
  • ▢ 1 teaspoon EACH: sea salt and pepper
  • ▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ▢ 1 cup pitted green olives
  • ▢ 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • ▢ 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts
  • ▢ 1 head garlic (10-12 whole peeled cloves)
  • ▢ 6 medium shallots (cut in half)
  • ▢ 1 cup dry white wine

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Season the chicken thighs with the Herbs de Provence, sea salt, and pepper. 8 chicken thighs, 2 tablespoons Herbs de Provence, 1 teaspoon EACH: sea salt and pepper
  • Heat the olive oil in a braising pan, high-sided skillet, or large pot over medium heat. Add the chicken thighs, skin side up, and let them cook undisturbed for 5 minutes. Flip them over and cook them until the skin is golden, about 5 minutes more. 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Turn the chicken pieces so they are skin side up. Scatter the olives, cherry tomatoes, artichoke hearts, garlic cloves, and shallots around the chicken then pour the wine into the pot. 1 cup pitted green olives, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts, 1 head garlic, 6 medium shallots, 1 cup dry white wine
  • Put a lid on the pot then put it into the oven to braise for 45 minutes.

Video

Nutrition

We have thoroughly tested this recipe for accuracy. However, individual results may vary. See our full recipe disclosure here .

Chicken provencal in a braising pan with a wooden spoon. - 6 Chicken provencal in a braising pan with a wooden spoon. - 7

Did you make this?

We love to see what you made! Tag @theendlessmeal or hashtag #theendlessmeal !

A close up of a piece of chicken provencal on a wooden spoon. - 8 Braised chicken provencal in a pot. - 9

Creamy Tarragon Chicken

French Onion Chicken with Gruyère and Crispy Croutons

Italian Braised Chicken with Tomatoes and Olives

Coconut Milk Braised Chicken

Chicken provencal in a braising pan with a wooden spoon. - 10

Chicken Provençal (Coq au Vin Blanc)

Ingredients

  • 8 chicken thighs , skin on or off, your choice
  • 2 tablespoons Herbs de Provence , san substitute Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon EACH: sea salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup pitted green olives
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts
  • 1 head garlic , 10-12 whole peeled cloves
  • 6 medium shallots , cut in half
  • 1 cup dry white wine

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Season the chicken thighs with the Herbs de Provence, sea salt, and pepper. 8 chicken thighs, 2 tablespoons Herbs de Provence, 1 teaspoon EACH: sea salt and pepper
  • Heat the olive oil in a braising pan, high-sided skillet, or large pot over medium heat. Add the chicken thighs, skin side up, and let them cook undisturbed for 5 minutes. Flip them over and cook them until the skin is golden, about 5 minutes more. 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Turn the chicken pieces so they are skin side up. Scatter the olives, cherry tomatoes, artichoke hearts, garlic cloves, and shallots around the chicken then pour the wine into the pot. 1 cup pitted green olives, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts, 1 head garlic, 6 medium shallots, 1 cup dry white wine
  • Put a lid on the pot then put it into the oven to braise for 45 minutes.

https://www.theendlessmeal.com/chicken-provencal/