Description
Introducing the Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet: Easy One-Pan Recipe, a delightful and flavorful dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights. This one-pan wonder combines tender chicken, tangy pepperoncini peppers, and a creamy sauce that pairs beautifully with pasta or rice. In just 40 minutes, you can have a satisfying meal that will please the entire family. The mild heat from the pepperoncini adds a unique twist to this savory dish, making it an irresistible option for dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 1 jar (16 ounces) pepperoncini peppers (drained and chopped)
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Italian seasoning
- Red pepper flakes
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. Prepare onion and garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until browned (5-7 minutes), then remove.
- Sauté onion until softened; add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in reserved pepperoncini juice and add chopped peppers, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
- Simmer for 5 minutes to meld flavors then stir in heavy cream and return chicken to skillet.
- Cook on low until sauce thickens slightly; adjust seasoning as needed.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving over pasta or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (170g)
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 130mg