Description
This Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken with a tangy and creamy sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into cutlets or pounded thin)
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chopped pepperoncini peppers
- 2 tablespoons pepperoncini juice
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Make the sauce: Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and garlic, sauté for 1 minute. Stir in chopped pepperoncini, cook for another minute. Add chicken broth, deglaze the pan. Stir in pepperoncini juice, heavy cream, Parmesan, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 3–5 minutes.
- Combine and simmer: Return chicken to the skillet, coat with the sauce. Simmer for an additional 2–3 minutes. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
- You can use chicken thighs instead of breasts if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
