Slide Meals

3-day slide meal plan · Protein: chicken thighs

Days: 3
Protein: chicken thighs
Budget:

$$$–
Difficulty:

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Explore the rich flavors of French Provençal cooking with this 3-day chicken thigh meal plan. Quick, delicious, and perfect for busy weeknights.

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• Day 1: Provençal Chicken with Tomatoes and Thyme

• Day 2: Chicken and Vegetable Stew

• Day 3: Lemon Thyme Chicken Pasta

• Combined Shopping List

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Day 1: Provençal Chicken with Tomatoes and Thyme

Ingredients

Main

• 4 chicken thighs

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp thyme

• 4 tomatoes, chopped

• 1 onion, sliced

Side

• 2 potatoes, cubed

• 1 tbsp olive oil

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic and onion, sauté until soft.

3. Add chicken thighs, brown on both sides for about 3 minutes each.

4. Add tomatoes and thyme, cook until tomatoes are soft.

5. Transfer to baking dish, bake for 25 minutes.

6. Toss potatoes with olive oil, roast alongside chicken for 25 minutes.

7. Reserve 2 chicken thighs and some sauce for next day.

Cook’s Notes:

A classic dish with rich, savory flavors. Perfect with crusty bread.

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Day 2: Chicken and Vegetable Stew

Ingredients

Main

• 2 reserved chicken thighs

• reserved sauce from Day 1

• 1 onion, sliced

• 1 red bell pepper, sliced

• 1 cup chicken broth

• 1 cup white wine

Side

• 1 lb green beans

• 1 tbsp butter

Directions

1. In a pot, heat reserved sauce and add onion and bell pepper. Cook until softened.

2. Add chicken broth and white wine, bring to a simmer.

3. Add reserved chicken, simmer for 20 minutes.

4. Steam green beans, toss with butter before serving.

5. Reserve some stew sauce for next day.

Cook’s Notes:

A hearty stew that’s easy to prepare. Serve with a fresh salad if desired.

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Day 3: Lemon Thyme Chicken Pasta

Ingredients

Main

• Reserved stew sauce from Day 2

• 2 chicken thighs

• 1 lemon, juiced

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp thyme

Pasta

• 8 oz pasta

• 2 tbsp butter

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package instructions.

2. In a pan, heat olive oil, add chicken thighs, cook until browned.

3. Add reserved stew sauce, lemon juice, and thyme, simmer for 10 minutes.

4. Toss cooked pasta with butter and serve with chicken and sauce.

Cook’s Notes:

Finish with a sprinkle of fresh thyme or grated cheese for extra flavor.

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Combined Shopping List

Quantities shown are totals for the whole plan.

• chicken thighs — 6

• olive oil — 1 cup

• garlic — 8 cloves

• thyme — 2 tbsp

• tomatoes — 6

• onions — 3

• red bell pepper — 2

• potatoes — 4

• green beans — 1 lb

• white wine — 1 cup

• chicken broth — 2 cups

• lemon — 1

• butter — 4 tbsp

• bread — 1 loaf

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Final Notes

Enjoy this delightful journey through Provençal cuisine with minimal effort and maximal flavor.