Description
Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet Recipe – Quick & Easy is a delightful dish that infuses tender chicken with the zesty kick of pepperoncini and a creamy Parmesan sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-pan meal offers a rich flavor experience while ensuring minimal cleanup. In just 30 minutes, you can serve a satisfying dinner that pairs beautifully with rice, pasta, or steamed vegetables. The combination of tangy and savory elements makes every bite an indulgent treat for the whole family.
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 lbs chicken, cut into thin strips
- 1 white onion, diced
- 2 tbsp garlic, diced
- ½ cup chicken stock
- ½ cup roasted red pepper, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- ½ cup pepperoncini peppers, drained (sliced or whole)
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp ground pepper
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Season chicken strips with salt and pepper.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until browned. Remove from skillet.
- Sauté onions and garlic in the same skillet until fragrant.
- Add chicken stock and roasted red peppers; reduce by half.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Mix in Italian seasoning and pepperoncini peppers.
- Return chicken to the skillet; 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: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 150mg