Description
Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet is a quick, one-pan meal perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This dish combines tender chicken with tangy pepperoncini peppers in a creamy sauce, delivering rich flavors that everyone will love. In just 40 minutes, you can whip up this delicious recipe and serve it over pasta or rice for a satisfying dinner. With minimal cleanup and maximum taste, it’s an ideal option for those seeking comfort food without the hassle!
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cubed)
- 1 (16 oz) jar pepperoncini peppers (drained and chopped)
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken cubes dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken until browned (5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion until softened; add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in reserved pepperoncini juice; add chopped peppers, broth, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
- Simmer for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Stir in heavy cream and return chicken to skillet; simmer for another 5 minutes until thickened.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot over pasta or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 140mg