Description
Introducing the Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet: Easy One-Pan Recipe, a savory delight that will elevate your weeknight dinners. This quick and flavorful dish combines tender chicken with zesty pepperoncini peppers in a creamy sauce that’s both tangy and satisfying. Perfect for family gatherings or casual meals, this one-pan wonder not only saves on cleanup but also offers versatile serving options over pasta, rice, or simply on its own.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 (16 ounce) jar pepperoncini peppers, 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
- Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes to taste
Instructions
- Pat chicken cubes dry; season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet; cook chicken until browned (5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- Sauté onion in the same skillet until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add garlic for another minute.
- Pour reserved pepperoncini juice into the skillet; add chopped peppers, broth, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream; return chicken to skillet and simmer until thickened (5 minutes).
- Garnish with parsley and serve over pasta or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 130mg