Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet, an easy one-pan recipe that delivers a satisfying meal in just 30 minutes. This dish features tender chicken simmered with tangy pepperoncini peppers, aromatic garlic, and a rich creamy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, it’s versatile enough to serve over pasta or rice, making it a crowd-pleaser at any table. With minimal cleanup and maximum flavor, you’ll want to make this savory skillet dinner again and again. Enjoy the comforting combination of creamy sauce and zesty peppers that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (16 oz) jar pepperoncini peppers
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes for added flavor
Instructions
- Pat chicken cubes dry; season with salt and pepper. Chop onion and mince garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Sear chicken until browned (5-7 minutes), then remove from skillet.
- Lower heat to medium; sauté onion until softened (around 5 minutes). Add garlic; cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour reserved pepperoncini juice into the skillet; scrape up browned bits. Stir in chopped peppers, broth, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
- Simmer for about 5 minutes to meld flavors. Add heavy cream and return chicken to skillet; simmer until sauce thickens.
- Serve hot over cooked pasta or rice, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg