Chicken Provençal
Estimated $5.71 recipe · $2.85 per serving (US / USD)
Chicken braised with tomatoes, olives and herbs — a sunny one-pan dinner.
The recipe
Chicken Provençal
Chicken braised with tomatoes, olives and herbs — a sunny one-pan dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 400g chopped tomatoes
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves
- 60g olives
- 1 tsp herbs de Provence
- 1 red pepper, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh basil
Estimated recipe cost
$5.71 for 2 servings · $2.85 per serving
US grocery planning estimate in USD. Includes the amounts used from the listed ingredients, including pantry items. Prices and portion weights vary.
Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient & price basis | Cost used |
|---|---|
| 2 chicken breastsRetail benchmark · $22.37 / 3629 g · Retail reference · Assumes 150 g per item | $1.85 |
| 400g chopped tomatoesPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 400 g · Uses 400g | $1.00 |
| 1 onion, slicedRetail benchmark · $2.84 / 1361 g · Retail reference · Assumes 150 g per item/portion | $0.31 |
| 3 garlic clovesRetail benchmark · $0.72 / 30 g · Retail reference · Assumes 3 g per item/portion | $0.22 |
| 60g olivesPlanning assumption · $3.00 / 200 g · Uses 60g | $0.90 |
| 1 tsp herbs de ProvencePlanning assumption · $1.30 / 20 g · 1 tsp ≈ 1g | $0.07 |
| 1 red pepper, slicedPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 150 g · Assumes 150 g per item/portion | $1.00 |
| 1 tbsp olive oilRetail benchmark · $6.12 / 503 ml · Retail reference · 1 tbsp ≈ 15ml | $0.18 |
| Fresh basilPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 28 g · Unspecified amount: assumes 5 g | $0.18 |
| Estimated total | $5.71 |
Retail references are representative products, not quotes for every variety. Other prices are editorial planning assumptions. Checked 9 October 2026; these are not live prices.
Price bases and quantity assumptions refer to the original recipe. Unspecified quantities use the assumptions shown above. Listed optional ingredients are included. Unlisted sides, extra seasoning, tax, energy and delivery are excluded. Buying full packages will cost more.
Instructions
- Brown the chicken in oil, then set aside.
- Soften onion, pepper and garlic, add tomatoes, herbs and olives.
- Return the chicken, cover and simmer 18–20 min until cooked through.
- Season and finish with basil.
Recipe notes
Serve with a slice of bread or some orzo to soak up the rich sauce.
Estimated nutrition per serving
490 kcal · 44g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
Recipe images may be AI-generated illustrations. Nutrition figures are estimates.