Description
Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet Recipe – Quick & Easy is a delectable dish that combines tender chicken with zesty pepperoncini in a rich, creamy sauce. This one-pan meal is perfect for busy weeknights, requiring only 30 minutes from start to finish. The comforting flavors of Parmesan and roasted red peppers meld seamlessly with the tangy kick of pepperoncini, making it a hit for the entire family. Serve it over rice, pasta, or your favorite vegetables for a satisfying dinner that’s both flavorful and simple to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken (cut into thin strips)
- ½ cup chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)
- ½ cup pepperoncini peppers (drained)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 white onion (diced)
- 2 tbsp garlic (diced)
- Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp ground pepper
Instructions
- Cut chicken into thin strips and season with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté diced onions and garlic in the same skillet until golden.
- Add chicken stock and roasted red peppers; reduce by half.
- Turn off heat; whisk in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Return to medium heat; add Italian seasoning and pepperoncini peppers.
- Stir in the browned chicken; simmer until fully cooked and sauce thickens.
- Serve hot over rice, pasta, or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 145mg