Description
This Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet is a delightful blend of tender chicken, vibrant pepperoncini peppers, and a silky creamy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s simple to prepare and incredibly flavorful.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Pepperoncini peppers
- Heavy cream
- Low-sodium chicken broth
- Fresh minced garlic
- Salt
- Pepper
- Italian seasoning
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Start by seasoning the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and a sprinkle of Italian seasoning on both sides.
- In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add another drizzle of olive oil if needed. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Be careful not to burn it!
- Stir in the pepperoncini peppers and cook for an additional minute, allowing them to soften slightly.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a gentle simmer. Then, stir in the heavy cream, mixing well until everything is combined, creating a creamy sauce.
- Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top. Let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes to heat the chicken through and meld the flavors.
- Once everything is heated, serve the chicken warm, garnished with additional pepperoncini or fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg