Description
Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet is a quick and easy one-pan dinner combining tender chicken breasts with tangy pepperoncini peppers and a rich, creamy Parmesan sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this flavorful dish offers a perfect balance of creamy comfort and bright zest, ideal for busy weeknights with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Produce
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Dairy
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Pantry Items
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare and Season the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning to build a flavorful base.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside, keeping it warm.
- Sauté Garlic and Pepperoncini: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sliced pepperoncini peppers. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and the peppers soften slightly, releasing their tangy juices.
- Create the Creamy Sauce: Pour the chicken broth into the skillet to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Allow the sauce to simmer gently, stirring often, until it thickens to a luscious, creamy consistency.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon sauce over the chicken and simmer together for an additional 3-5 minutes to meld the flavors perfectly.
Notes
- Use room temperature chicken for even cooking and better searing.
- Don’t skip deglazing the pan to incorporate flavorful browned bits into the sauce.
- Adjust the sauce thickness by simmering longer for thicker or adding more broth for thinner.
- Use pepperoncini juice in the sauce for an extra tangy punch.
- Garnish with fresh parsley after cooking for a bright, fresh finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg