Description
Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet: Your New Weeknight Favorite is a quick and satisfying dish that brings together tender chicken, tangy pepperoncini, and a luscious creamy sauce—all cooked in one skillet. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this delightful meal that will leave your family craving more. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a casual weeknight dinner, this recipe is versatile enough to impress anyone at the table. With minimal cleanup and the option to customize ingredients based on what you have at home, this creamy chicken skillet is sure to become a staple in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup sliced pepperoncini
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 3 cloves fresh minced garlic
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic and pepperoncini for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to simmer. Stir in heavy cream and cook for another 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it with the sauce, and simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes until heated through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 135mg