Prepare the herbs and vegetables necessary for the dish. Use as many fresh herbs as possible for best flavor and substitute with dried ones if necessary.
Heat oil in a pan, add chicken, salt and black pepper.
Sear both sides of the chicken on medium to high heat until golden brown.
Add shallots, garlic, cherry tomatoes, olives and the provencal herbs mixture.
Pour in the white wine or water and bring it to boil.
If we used an oven proof dish then place the lid on an put the whole thing into the 400°F / 200°C preheated oven for about half an hour. If we haven't started out with an oven proof dish, just poor the whole thing over into one, it will be just as good.