Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of this Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet, a flavorful one-pan meal that is sure to impress. Tender chicken cutlets are bathed in a creamy sauce with a tangy kick from pepperoncini peppers, creating a dish that is both easy to make and incredibly satisfying. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this recipe will become a family favorite in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into cutlets)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup pepperoncini peppers, sliced
- 2 tablespoons pepperoncini brine
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Season and Sear Chicken: Season chicken cutlets with salt and black pepper. Sear in olive oil and butter until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic, then deglaze with chicken broth. Add cream, pepperoncini, brine, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until thickened. Stir in Parmesan.
- Combine and Simmer: Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top. Simmer to meld flavors. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve over rice, potatoes, or pasta
- Try using chicken thighs for juicier results
- Adjust spice level to taste
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet with sauce
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
