Description
Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet Recipe – Quick & Easy is a delightful dish that features tender chicken simmered in a rich, creamy sauce infused with tangy pepperoncini peppers. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights when you want to enjoy a hearty meal without spending hours in the kitchen. With its flavor-packed ingredients and versatility, it’s sure to become a favorite among family and friends. Serve it over rice, pasta, or fresh vegetables for a well-rounded meal that can be easily customized to suit your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken, cut into thin strips
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp ground pepper
- 1 white onion, diced
- 2 tbsp garlic, diced
- ½ cup chicken stock
- ½ cup roasted red pepper, drained and sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- ½ cup pepperoncini peppers, drained (sliced or whole)
Instructions
- Season chicken strips with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat and cook chicken until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- 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 until smooth.
- Return heat to medium; add Italian seasoning and pepperoncini.
- Mix in browned chicken; 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: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 455
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 145mg