Description
Transform your weeknight dinners with this delightful Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet: Easy One-Pan Recipe. In just 40 minutes, you can savor tender chicken simmered in a creamy sauce infused with tangy pepperoncini peppers. This dish is not only quick and easy to prepare but also offers versatile serving options, making it perfect for family gatherings or casual meals. Whether served over pasta, rice, or enjoyed solo, this flavorful skillet dinner is sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (16 ounce) jar pepperoncini peppers
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- Pat chicken cubes dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook seasoned chicken until browned and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- Sauté chopped onion in the same skillet until softened. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Pour reserved pepperoncini juice into the skillet, scraping up browned bits; add chopped peppers, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
- Simmer for about 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Stir in heavy cream and return chicken to the skillet. Simmer until sauce thickens.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve over pasta or rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 49g
- Cholesterol: 150mg