There will always be one part of cooking which I really despise. The clean up. Always.
So whenever I can, I try to cook a lot of one pot meals, or meals where the clean-up is a little easier. And I need all the help I can get. For some reason, when I cook, I have the need to use every pot and every pan and 2/3 of all of my utensils. Yes, dear friends, I give new meaning to “messy cook.” I have seen the commercials for Copper Chef Cookware and it intrigued me. When Copper Chef offered to let me give it a try – I jumped at the chance. Here is one of my favorite One Pot Recipes… Easy Chicken Provençal.
EASY CHICKEN PROVENÇAL
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I was excited when the box arrived with my new Copper Chef Cookware. It was a 12-pc set and I was immediately pleased with the looks of it. Is there anything any prettier than copper cookware? This set included a larger, square skillet; a smaller, square skillet; a glass lid which fits both pans; a frying basket, a steam and roasting rack; and several very nice utensils. There was also a handy recipe book with lots of great one-pot recipes.
I will be hanging these on my pot rack and think they will be so pretty.
I always appreciate a pot with a glass lid. Don’t you?
Here is the handy fry basket with a handle. We will be making some Pumpkin Doughnuts this weekend and I can’t wait to try this out.
I make my Chicken Provençal several times a month. I may add other ingredients such as roasted red peppers or sun-dried tomatoes. But, invariably I always add capers and usually artichokes. So, don’t be afraid to add or subtract some of these ingredients to adjust to your own family’s likes. (I’m sharing the full, printable recipe is below.)
After a basic seasoning of salt and pepper on the skin-on chicken thighs, I placed the thighs skin side down in the heated pan. I used the larger pan for this recipe.
After about 4-5 minutes, they were nice and brown.
Next, it was just a matter of adding in the remainder of the ingredients. Onion, garlic, chopped fresh tarragon, kalamata olives, capers, white wine (opt) and chicken broth.
I lightly stirred the chicken and the added ingredients so they would all cook evenly. Finally, I added the artichokes on top.
I placed the glass lid on top, and cooked in a 400 degree oven for about 30-40 minutes.
I served it with a basic green salad and warm, crusty bread. The funny thing is that even my grandchildren loved this recipe. They picked out most of the olives for themselves. 🙂
The chicken was extremely tender and flavorful. The au jus was briny from the capers and olives, but sweet from the onions and tarragon. If you have never cooked with fresh Tarragon you are missing a real treat. It’s a popular French herb and I use it often, especially in chicken and fish recipes.
You can use this same sauce base with almost any protein. We love using it with a firm, white fish.
As for the Copper Chef pots, the clean-up was incredibly easy. I used hardly no oil to brown the chicken and there was very little that stuck to the pan. It wiped clean with no effort. What I love most about this cookware, besides the easy clean-up, is that it can be safely used on all types of cooktops and ovens, too. Best of all it’s dishwasher safe! These pans are not actually copper, but they are a ceramic coated, non-stick pan. So don’t be afraid of all of the care that copper demands. Clean up consists of mild soap and water.
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Here is the Chicken Provençal Recipe…
- 6 skin-on chicken thighs (skinless is okay too)
- 1 medium Onion, chopped
- 2-3 cloves Garlic, chopped
- 2-3 shallotts, chopped
- 1-2 Tablespoons chopped Tarragon
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped dill
- 1/4 Cup Capers
- 1 Cup whole Kalamata Olives
- 1 Cup Artichoke Hearts (I used the marinaded kind)
- 1 1/2 Cups Chicken Broth
- 1/2 Cup White Wine (opt)
- 1 lemon, sliced
- salt and pepper
- Salt and pepper the Skin-side of Chicken Thighs. Add thighs skin-side down to pan on medium-high heat. *(If you are not using a non-stick pan, you should use 2-3 teaspoons of olive oil.) Allow thighs to cook about 4-6 minutes or until the skin is browned. Stir in remainder of ingredients, accept artichokes. Layer artichokes on top. Add a pinch of salt and pepper on top. Cover with lid.
- Bake in a 400 degree oven for about 30-40 minutes.
- Note: If you prefer to leave out the white wine, use 2 Cups Chicken Broth instead. You can also add or substitute additional ingredients such as roasted red peppers, sun dried tomatoes, asparagus spears, mushrooms, etc.
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Dea says
Sounds yummy!
View CommentShirley Guenther says
Love the recipe and the cookware! Let me know how you like it as I’ve been on the fence about it…..My non-stick needs replacing!
View CommentERIN LOVETT says
My husband has bee wanting some real Fried Chicken lately….So I checked out your recipe for Fried Chicken….It would be a breeze with the Cooper cookware–deep fryer Love your Blog, and all the recipes, and thank you for giving us this opportunity to win this copper set!.
View CommentBeverly Cravath says
Looks good! I’m not much of a cook, but would love to have one of these pans.
View CommentDebra Schramm says
I would definitely try the Short Ribs recipe!
View CommentAlexandra Robertson says
I would love to try the skillet chicken pot pie recipe out!
View CommentTammy says
I hear great things about these … Would live to win this set!!!
View CommentDavid says
I am most interested in the recipe for the skillet chicken pot pie.
View Commentmanda says
This recipe looks amazing. I liked the skillet pot pie from the copper chef page!
View CommentRust says
The Chicken Alfredo and the apple pie are two I would make first. Beautiful cookware!
View CommentTracey A says
Oh, oh , oh! I would make the Deep, stuffed pizza! Actually I would make the Beef Roulades too! I admire these every time I see them on T.V.
View CommentDeb B says
That chicken looks so yummy. Can’t wait to try the recipe.
View CommentAlicia says
Looks so yummy! Can’t wait to try it!
View CommentLinda Z Braden says
Love those copper pots and pans! Pick me! Pick me! 🙂
View CommentKristy says
This looks wonderful I’m always looking for new chicken recipes! Can’t wait to try it!
View CommentPenny says
Would make your recipe that you just gave us. Thanks
View CommentKarol says
Love the look of the cookware. The chicken looks delicious.
View CommentCookie says
Definitely a try-by in Florida and have some guests for dinner..
View CommentMichelle B says
Those pots are just beautiful! That recipe sounds pretty good too 🙂
View CommentEricka Cooper says
I am definitely trying this recipe and signing up for the giveaway! I was wondering about these pansy and your recipe has all my favourites.
View CommentCathy Conley says
Macaroni and Cheese is one of my families favorites. I would love to try the recipe from the Copper Chef website. Good luck everyone!
View CommentNorma VAUGHN says
What a generous gift!. I’m almost 80 and would love to have a set of matching pots…what a treat. I see the commercials and think how nice it would be to cook Thanksgiviing and Christmas dinners for my family with these…then, I could throw my accumulation of old aluminum ones in the trash,,,should have done it sooner. The big thing is I will leave these to my grand daughter in my will.. i surely do hope i get this wonderful gift…what a blessing!
View CommentAudrey Stewart says
I will try your chicken recipe because I have never made it.
View CommentJessica says
This sounds awesome, I love artichokes and olives!
View Commentchris aka monkey says
I love capers and olives, and this cookware is gorgeous xx
View CommentLaura Laskey says
OMG would love to try both – the recipe and the cookware!
View Commentmichele gaydos says
this recipe looks and sounds great …hubby will love it! and as a vegetarian i’ll try it with fish thanks!
View CommentLorraine Forrest says
Would love to win and try the bread cooking one we are always cooking all types of bread . Or even a nice chicken and dumplins , yummy. Your chicken sounds great too will have to try it out on Pop’s see what he say’s . Have a great day and God Bless you and your’s. Lorraine
View CommentSue Glass says
Yummy and easy… My kind of me meal!
View CommentKaren says
Hey Barb, I am new to following your blog and so far I am very impressed you have several great post. I would love to try the Skillet Chicken Pot Pie or the Smores Cake! Thanks for this opportunity to win a set from the Copper Chef.
View CommentDana says
Oh my! This looks wonderful. I’ve been wondering if these copper pans are good. I’m going to have to look at all of your recipes. ❤️
View CommentArell says
Thanks for such a lovely recipe. I don’t think I have ever made chicken that way! I must give it a try. And thank you for having such a great giveaway!
View CommentLori says
Can’t wait to try this recipe.
View CommentSandra L. says
I would love to have a set of these pans! I’ve watched the infomercials a few times and they look amazing. I think I would like to try your Chicken Provencal as it has all the ingredients my oldest grandson loves or maybe Stuffed Steak with Mushroom gravy. Thanks for the chance to win.
View CommentLanita Anderson says
I would love to try the Skillet Chicken Pot Pie….that’s one of my family’s favorite meal! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity! Happy Weekend…..
View CommentRonny Kosempel says
Having my family over during the Christmas holidays. I was looking for an easy, tasty, elegant recipe to serve. This is it! Thanks so much. Now if only I had the sweet copper pot to cook it in….lol
View CommentANn says
The recipe looks wonderful. I have seen those pans advertised and would love to try them!
View CommentDebra Bartels says
The chicken looks yummy! Pinned to my chicken board. will be trying it soon. Would love a new setbof cookware. Thanks for the chance.
View CommentDeborah J Goss says
Chicken pot pie for sure.
View CommentVeronica Vazquez says
Love chicken and never tried this recipe; will def. try it!
View CommentSuesan says
I’d love to try chicken Marsala in my new Copper Chef cookware!
View CommentSondra says
Those donuts sound great to me! I never fry anything, so I think that fry basket would be awesome!! I’d love to win! Thanks for the opportunity to enter.
View CommentMarty Walden says
I have a Chicken Marsala recipe that would be so yummy! Would love to win, my friend! 🙂
View CommentAdriane says
I really would love to try the copper ware. That Rosemary garlic bread will get made asap
View CommentKaren L Ploransky says
I would cook your chicken recipe!@
View CommentDoris says
Mmmmmm, the Chicken Provencal recipe sounds delish! Can’t wait to try it. One pan serving multiple jobs is a great idea………and can you say “beautiful”? Thanks for the opportunity to win!
View CommentJean Layton says
These are truly gorgeous pans and the chicken recipe is perfect for the fall.
View CommentThanks for sharing.
Teresa Kaufhold says
Thank you for that yummy recipe. The giveaway is fantastic!
View CommentPatty Soriano says
So sweet of you to offer this giveaway, thank you! I think I might like to try your recipe, since I don’t make too many one-pot meals. I’d like to try it though if I had a set of cookware like this!
View CommentMary L says
I love this cookware and could sure use some new pots for cooking. These are lovely!
View CommentJulane says
This cookware looks amazing! I would love to try the skillet chicken pot pie!
View CommentDiane says
I would love to win this. The infomercials look great and so does this recipe. I would try your chicken Provençal as soon as it arrives….hopefully.
View CommentKathy Boice says
I would love to have this cook ware. I am a care giver and the worst part of “caring” for me is the cleanup after cooking! These pans would make it fast and easy. I would like to try the Chickcen Provencal recipes for sure!!!
View CommentSophia DeLonghi says
Three favorite foods: chicken artichokes and olives! What beautiful cookware! Would love to try this recipe as well as that pan!
View CommentPatricia polmanteer says
If I win the thing I try would be Apple pan Dowdy.. saw the recipe in an earlier email and thought.. oh wow…
View CommentTyneisha says
I would cook red wine broccoli beef over white rice!
View CommentMyrna says
Love to try the fried chicken in the copper pot.
View CommentPattie "The Lazy Fern Farm" says
Love, the color. I love to do lamb shanks. These pans just shout. Cook something warm & yummy. Thanks, for the
View Commentrecipe too. We raise our own chickens & sheep … Always love new ideas & recipes …
Vanessa says
What a delicious recipe and I am going to give this a try. What a great cookware. I need to give these a try.
View CommentTracie Cooper says
I would love make the Prime Rib and the Macaroni Cheese!
View CommentKesha says
I would make a skillet lasagna
View CommentMary L says
Oh boy, would I love to have this copper cookware when I begin holiday preparations. It’s been eons since I had new cookware. Thanks!
View CommentGina says
That recipe looks yummy and I’m in need of new cookware. Have always loved the look of copper! Thanks for the chance at the giveaway!
View CommentRichella Parham says
This looks delicious! I love recipes like this. Thank you for sharing this one–I’m pinning it!
And the pans look wonderful. Thanks for the chance to win them.
View CommentNorma says
Smores cake sounds good!
View CommentDee Johnson says
Very nice pan! I would love the try the Rosemary Garlic Bread recipe.
View CommentKaren J says
I would love to try my home made chicken pot pite in this pan. Prep on the stove top, then into the oven!
View CommentLinda Harris says
I wouldlove totry my Lasagna in this pan. I have heard it is awesome!!! Thanks for the chance
View Commentlatanya thornhill says
I would make the salmon
View CommentAmy C. says
I’ve always wanted to try roasting a whole chicken. This would be the perfect pan for it!
View CommentTracey A says
Who won?
View CommentBarb says
It’s in the newsletter and online on FB. The winner was Suesan. 🙂
View CommentRandi says
Hello!
Thank you for linking up with our Home Matters Linky Party!
Everything about this post is just lovely. The meal looks fantastic and the pots are gorgeous!
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