Description
Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet is a flavorful dish featuring tender chicken pieces cooked in a creamy sauce with pepperoncini peppers, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers (about 1 jar)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces, season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in the sliced pepperoncini peppers and heavy cream. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet along with the dried Italian herbs and Parmesan cheese. Stir until the chicken is well coated and the cheese has melted.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a low-fat cream alternative.
- Serve over cooked rice or pasta to make it a heartier meal.
- You can also add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg