Description
This creamy pepperoncini chicken skillet is a rich, tangy, and savory one-pan meal that comes together in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, it features tender chicken in a velvety sauce infused with mild pepperoncini heat. Serve it over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then place them in the pan. Cook for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In the same skillet, add the sliced onions and minced garlic. Cook for about 3 minutes until the onions become soft and translucent.
- Add the Pepperoncini Peppers: Stir in the sliced pepperoncini peppers and let them cook for 2 minutes to release their tangy flavor into the dish.
- Deglaze the Pan: Pour in the chicken broth, using a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. These bits enhance the sauce’s depth of flavor.
- Create the Creamy Sauce: Stir in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Finish Cooking the Chicken: Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Let them simmer for about 10 minutes until fully cooked and the sauce has thickened. The chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the dish and serve immediately over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread for dipping.
Notes
- If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of chicken broth to loosen it.
- For extra richness, stir in grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Swap heavy cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free alternative.
- Add spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, or roasted red peppers for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg