Provencal Chicken Casserole Recipes

ROASTED CHICKEN PROVENçAL

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Put the flour in a shallow pan, and lightly dredge the chicken in it, shaking the pieces to remove excess flour.
• Swirl the oil in a large roasting pan, and place the floured chicken in it. Season the chicken with the herbes de Provence. Arrange the lemon, garlic cloves and shallots around the chicken, then add the vermouth to the pan.
• Put the pan in the oven, and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, then baste it with the pan juices. Continue roasting for another 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken is very crisp and the meat cooked through.
• Serve in the pan or on a warmed platter, garnished with the thyme.

CHICKEN PROVENCAL WITH MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Pat chicken dry and dredge in seasoned flour, shaking off excess.
• In a heatproof casserole, heat oil over moderate-high heat until hot but not smoking, and brown chicken.
• Transfer to a plate.
• Add to the casserole the onion, mushrooms, garlic, tomato paste, flour, rosemary and thyme, and cook mixture, stirring, for 1 minute.
• Return chicken, skin side up, add wine and broth, and bring liquid to a boil.
• Braise chicken, covered, in a preheated 420F (205C) oven for 20 minutes, or until tender.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Sprinkle with parsley and serve over noodles.

PROVENçAL CHICKEN STEW

Steps:

• Combine the 3/4 cup flour and the salt in a resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken to the bag, several pieces at a time, and shake to coat completely.
• Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat and add the oil. Add the chicken and cook, turning once, for 8 to 10 minutes, until browned on both sides. Using tongs, transfer to paper towels to drain, then arrange in the slow cooker.
• Set the sauté pan over medium-high heat and add the onion and the 2 tablespoons flour. Sauté, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes, or until lightly browned. Add the garlic and stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the wine and stir to scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Increase the heat to high and add the tomatoes and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring frequently, for 10 to 15 minutes, until some of the tomato liquid evaporates.
• Pour the onion mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 3 to 8 hours, until the chicken is tender. At 3 to 4 hours, the chicken will still be firm and hold its shape. At 6 to 8 hours, the meat will be falling off the bone.
• Divide the chicken among dinner plates and garnish with the parsley, basil, and olives. Serve immediately.