Chicken Provencal

By milly1362

Approximate Calories, Fat and Price per Serving
4 servings: 443 calories, 17.7 g fat, $2.07
6 servings: 296 calories, 11.8 g fat, $1.36

Ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• salt and ground black pepper
• 1 slice bacon, minced
• 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, minced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 Tablespoons unbleached white all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 Tablespoon minced fresh oregano, or 1 teaspoon dried
• 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, chopped course
• 2 Tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Making the minutes count: immediately start the chicken in the microwave, then mince the bacon and onion. Measure out the flour, wine, and broth while the bacon and onion cook.

1) Microwave chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper and arrange in single layer in microwave-safe casserole dish. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and microwave on 50 percent for 15 minutes.

2) Saute bacon and aromatics: While chicken cooks, sauté bacon with oil in large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until bacon fat begins to render, about 2 minutes. Stir in onion and ¼ teaspoon salt and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

3) Build sauce: Stir in flour and cook until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Slowly stir in wine, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in broth, tomatoes and oregano, and bring to simmer.

4) Simmer chicken: Reduce heat to low and add microwaved chicken with any accumulated juices. Cover and continue to cook until chicken is tender, about 10 minutes.