Description
This Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet is a delightful one-pan dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a rich and tangy pepperoncini sauce. Served over a bed of mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta, this flavorful meal is perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp onion powder
Sauce:
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup sliced pepperoncini peppers (drained)
- ¼ cup pepperoncini juice
Garnish:
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Grated Parmesan for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, onion powder, and oregano.
- Sear the chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Make the sauce: Reduce heat to medium, add butter, sauté garlic until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth, pepperoncini juice, and heavy cream. Simmer and stir in sliced pepperoncini.
- Combine and simmer: Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until sauce thickens slightly and chicken is heated through.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with parsley and Parmesan before serving.
Notes
- Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.
- Substitute boneless thighs for extra tenderness or add spinach for more greens.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
