Description
Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet is a tantalizing dish that transforms tender chicken breasts into a culinary masterpiece. Simmered in a rich, tangy sauce with pepperoncini peppers, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, this recipe promises to delight your taste buds with every bite. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, it’s an easy-to-make dish that looks as good as it tastes. Serve it over rice or pasta to soak up the luscious sauce and enjoy the compliments from your family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup pepperoncini peppers, chopped (about 8 oz)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the garlic and pepperoncini peppers.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, sear chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides (approximately 6–7 minutes per side). Remove from the skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic and pepperoncini peppers for about 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Deglaze the pan with chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping up any browned bits. Stir until well combined.
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and creamy. Squeeze in lemon juice for brightness.
- Return chicken to the skillet, simmering in the sauce for an additional 5–10 minutes until cooked through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 225g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 135mg