Description
Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet delivers tangy, zesty comfort straight to your dinner table. Grab some crusty bread and get ready to savor each creamy, peppery bite that comes together in less than 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup pepperoncini peppers, sliced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Seasoning:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper evenly across your 4 chicken breasts, ensuring full coverage on both sides.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F for 2 minutes until the oil shimmers and barely starts to smoke.
- Carefully place the seasoned chicken breasts into the hot skillet, cooking for 4-5 minutes until a golden-brown crust forms on the first side.
- Flip the chicken and cook the opposite side for another 4-5 minutes, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F at the thickest part.
- Transfer the browned chicken to a clean plate, keeping it warm while maintaining its juiciness.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium and add your thinly sliced onion, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until translucent and soft.
- Mince 4 garlic cloves and add them to the onions, stirring constantly for 30-45 seconds to prevent burning.
- Pour 1 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers and 1 cup chicken broth into the skillet, scraping any browned bits from the bottom.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer for 2 minutes, allowing flavors to meld together.
- Slowly pour 1 cup heavy cream into the skillet, stirring continuously to create a smooth sauce.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, nestling each breast into the creamy sauce.
- Simmer everything together for 4-6 minutes until the sauce thickens and the chicken is thoroughly heated.
- Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the dish just before serving for a bright, fresh finish.
Notes
- Swap chicken breasts for thighs for more flavor and moisture, which helps prevent dry meat.
- Choose mild or hot pepperoncini based on your spice tolerance, understanding the jar’s heat level before cooking.
- Use a heavy-bottomed skillet to prevent burning and ensure even heat distribution during sauce preparation.
- Let the cream sauce reduce slowly to develop rich, deep flavors and achieve the perfect silky consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 366 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg