Description
Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet delivers tangy comfort right to your dinner table, packed with zesty flavors that make weeknight meals a breeze. Savor each forkful of this simple, creamy chicken dish that brings bold Southern charm to your plate.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 pound chicken tenders
- 1 cup pepperoncini peppers, sliced
- 1 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
Supporting Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup white onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Finishing Ingredients:
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F. Season 2 pounds chicken tenders with 1 teaspoon sea salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
- Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer chicken to a separate plate.
- Add 1 cup diced white onion and 3 minced garlic cloves to the same skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
- Pour 1 cup chicken stock into the skillet. Scrape bottom to release browned bits. Reduce liquid by half, about 5 minutes.
- Lower heat to medium. Stir in 1 cup heavy cream and ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning into the sauce. Add 1 cup sliced pepperoncini and 1 cup sliced roasted red peppers.
- Return chicken to skillet. Spoon sauce over chicken pieces. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
- Plate your chicken and drizzle extra sauce on top. Optional: Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Choose chicken tenders or breasts that are similar in size to ensure even cooking and prevent some pieces from drying out while others remain undercooked.
- When searing chicken, make sure the skillet is hot enough to create a golden-brown crust, which helps seal in moisture and develop deep flavor.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk, and use less Parmesan to reduce the calorie content.
- Drain pepperoncini well before adding to prevent the sauce from becoming too watery, and adjust the amount based on your personal spice preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 22-25 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 526 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 860 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 44 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg