Description
This Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet features tender, golden-brown chicken breasts simmered in a luscious sauce made with pepperoncini peppers, onions, garlic, chicken broth, and heavy cream. The tangy heat from the peppers perfectly balances the rich and creamy sauce, making it a comforting and flavorful one-pan dinner that pairs beautifully with crusty bread or pasta.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce
- 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
Garnish
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the skillet: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Cook chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Add to the skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Sauté aromatics: In the same skillet, add the sliced onions and minced garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Add pepperoncini: Stir in the sliced pepperoncini peppers and cook for an additional 2 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Deglaze skillet: Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pan to add depth of flavor.
- Add cream and simmer: Stir in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Return chicken and finish cooking: Place the chicken breasts back into the skillet. Simmer uncovered until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened, about 10 minutes.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top before serving. Enjoy hot with crusty bread or over pasta.
Notes
- Use a cast-iron skillet for even heat distribution and best searing results.
- Adjust the number of pepperoncini peppers based on your preferred heat level.
- For a richer sauce, add ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese when adding the cream.
- Chicken thighs can be substituted for chicken breasts for a juicier texture.
- Serve with crusty bread or your favorite pasta to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
Keywords: creamy chicken, pepperoncini chicken, skillet dinner, easy chicken recipe, creamy pepperoncini sauce
