Description
This Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet combines juicy chicken breasts with tangy pepperoncini peppers in a luscious garlic cream sauce for a simple, flavorful one-pan meal.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
- 2 tablespoons pepperoncini brine
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and pepperoncini brine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in heavy cream, pepperoncini slices, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
- Simmer for 3–4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top. Simmer another 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta to soak up the creamy sauce.
- Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for extra tenderness.
- Adjust the heat by adding more or fewer pepperoncini peppers.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American