Description
A creamy pepperoncini chicken skillet recipe that delivers restaurant-quality flavor without the fuss. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish features tender chicken in a tangy cream sauce with pepperoncini peppers.
Ingredients
Scale
1.5 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
To taste Salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons Olive oil
2 tablespoons Butter
4 cloves Garlic, minced
1/2 cup Pepperoncini peppers, sliced
1/4 cup Pepperoncini juice
1/2 cup Chicken broth
1 cup Heavy cream
4 ounces Cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
For garnish Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Step 1: Start by pounding the chicken breasts to an even thickness, about 3/4 inch. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper
- Step 2: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil shimmers, add the chicken breasts carefully. Cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F. Transfer the chicken to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm
- Step 3: Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant
- Step 4: Pour in the pepperoncini juice and chicken broth. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let this mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly
- Step 5: Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream and softened cream cheese. Whisk continuously until the cream cheese melts completely and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy
- Step 6: Add the sliced pepperoncini peppers and Italian seasoning. Stir everything together and let the sauce simmer gently for another 2-3 minutes
- Step 7: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon the creamy sauce over the top. Let everything simmer together for 2-3 minutes
- Step 8: Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately
Notes
For a lighter version, replace heavy cream with half-and-half or full-fat coconut cream.
Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts for a richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 485 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 625mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 185mg