Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet Recipe – Quick & Easy
Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet Recipe – Quick & Easy is a delightful one-pan meal that brings together tender chicken strips and the zesty flavor of pepperoncini in a rich, creamy sauce. Ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep, this dish takes just 30 minutes to prepare and cook, making it a fantastic choice for families craving a satisfying dinner without the hassle. Serve it over rice, pasta, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal. With its bold flavors and simple ingredients, you’ll find yourself reaching for this recipe time and again.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
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, drained and sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- ½ cup pepperoncini peppers, drained
Instructions
- Season chicken strips with sea salt and ground pepper.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken and cook until browned on all sides. Remove from skillet.
- Sauté onions in the same skillet until golden; add garlic and cook an additional minute.
- Pour in chicken stock and roasted red peppers; reduce mixture by half.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Return heat to medium; add Italian seasoning and pepperoncini peppers.
- Add back the chicken; simmer until cooked through and sauce thickens.
- Serve hot over your choice of rice, pasta, or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 180mg