Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet Recipe: Easy and Delicious Dinner
A creamy and flavorful chicken skillet dish featuring tangy pepperoncini.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: dinner
- Method: skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper. Brown on both sides, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Stir in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Add the heavy cream, pepperoncini, and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, reduce heat to low, and simmer until cooked through, about 10-15 minutes.
Notes
- Serve with pasta or rice for a complete meal.
- Use more or less pepperoncini depending on your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 40 grams
- Saturated Fat: 20 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 8 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 50 grams
- Cholesterol: 150 milligrams