Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet Recipe – Quick & Easy
Indulge in the delightful Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet Recipe – Quick & Easy, a perfect solution for busy weeknights when you crave a hearty meal without the hassle. This one-pan dish features tender chicken tossed in a luscious creamy sauce enriched with zesty pepperoncini and roasted red peppers. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for family dinners or meal prep. Serve it over rice, pasta, or alongside fresh vegetables for a complete and satisfying dinner that everyone will enjoy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 lbs chicken, cut into thin strips
- 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
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until browned (5-7 minutes). Set aside.
- Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant (3-4 minutes).
- Add chicken stock and roasted red peppers; reduce liquid by half (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Add Italian seasoning and pepperoncini peppers; mix well.
- Return chicken to skillet and simmer until cooked through (about 5 more minutes).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 155mg