Description
This Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet is a delicious one-pan dish that combines tender chicken with a tangy and creamy sauce. Perfect for a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup sliced pepperoncini peppers (plus 1–2 tablespoons juice)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear for 4 to 5 minutes per side. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Make the sauce: Reduce heat to medium, add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth, scrape up any browned bits. Stir in cream, pepperoncini, Parmesan, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine and simmer: Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and simmer to heat through. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half or coconut milk.
- Shred the chicken for sandwiches or wraps.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
