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Chicken with Herb-Roasted Tomatoes and Pan Sauce

This elegant chicken with herb-roasted tomatoes and pan sauce is a wonderful choice for a light yet deeply flavourful supper. By roasting cherry tomatoes with fragrant herbes de Provence until they burst, you create a natural, vibrant base for a sophisticated pan sauce. This diabetes-friendly dish relies on high-quality olive oil and fresh herbs like tarragon and parsley to provide a rich, savoury finish without the need for heavy creams or added sugars.

Perfect for a mid-week dinner or a healthy weekend meal, this recipe showcases how simple, wholesome ingredients can produce a restaurant-standard result. The acidity from the red wine vinegar and Worcestershire sauce cuts through the succulent roasted chicken, making it a balanced and heart-healthy option. Serve it alongside a crisp green salad or some steamed seasonal greens for a complete, nutritious meal that doesn't compromise on taste.

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Ingredients for Chicken with Herb-Roasted Tomatoes and Pan Sauce

  • 675g cherry tomatoes or other small tomatoes on the vine

  • 90ml olive oil, divided

  • 2 tablespoons herbes de Provence

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more

  • Freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

  • 450g skinless, boneless chicken breasts

  • 1 small shallot, minced

  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

  • 3 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley leaves

  • 45ml fresh tarragon leaves

  • Ingredient info: Herbes de Provence, a dried herb mixture, can be found at specialty foods stores and in the spice section of most supermarkets.

How to make Chicken with Herb-Roasted Tomatoes and Pan Sauce

Preheat oven to 232°C. Combine tomatoes, 2 tablespoons oil, and herbes de Provence in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large heavy ovenproof skillet until oil shimmers. Carefully add tomatoes to pan (oil may spatter). Transfer skillet to oven and roast, turning once, until tomatoes burst and give up some of their juices, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl and drizzle with Worcestershire sauce.

Meanwhile, season chicken all over with 1 teaspoon salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken on both sides until golden brown, 6-8 minutes. Transfer pan to oven and roast chicken until cooked through, 8-10 minutes. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and let rest for at least 5 minutes.

Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to same skillet; heat over medium heat. Add shallot and cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Deglaze pan with vinegar, scraping up browned bits from bottom of pan; add tomatoes and their juices and simmer until sauce is just beginning to thicken, about 1 minute. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.

Slice chicken; divide among plates. Spoon tomatoes and sauce over; garnish with herbs.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

Article history

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  • 16 Jan 2026 | Originally published

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    UK recipe editors

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    UK recipe editors
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