Description
Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet Recipe – Quick & Easy is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken with zesty pepperoncini peppers, all enveloped in a rich creamy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-pan meal can be prepared in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for families on the go. The creamy Parmesan sauce paired with the tangy kick of pepperoncini creates a flavor explosion that everyone will love. Serve it over rice, pasta, or alongside seasonal vegetables for a complete meal that’s sure to satisfy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 lbs chicken (cut into 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)
Instructions
- Season chicken strips with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Sauté chicken until browned, then set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions and garlic until golden.
- Add chicken stock and roasted red peppers; simmer until reduced by half.
- Turn off heat and whisk in cream and Parmesan until smooth.
- Reheat skillet and stir in Italian seasoning and pepperoncini.
- Return chicken to the skillet; simmer until cooked through and sauce thickens.
- Serve hot over rice, pasta, or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 135mg