Description
This Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet is a flavorful and comforting one-pan meal featuring tender chicken breasts cooked to golden perfection and smothered in a rich, creamy sauce infused with tangy pepperoncini peppers. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, this dish combines savory, spicy, and creamy elements for a delightful American-style main course that’s gluten-free and satisfying.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
- 1/2 cup pepperoncini juice
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Season the chicken: In a bowl, season the chicken breasts evenly with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to ensure they have a balanced flavor before cooking.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5 to 6 minutes on each side until they develop a golden brown crust and are cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside to rest.
- Sauté onions and garlic: Reduce the heat to medium, add butter to the same skillet, and melt it. Add the thinly sliced onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened and translucent, then stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add pepperoncini peppers: Stir in the sliced pepperoncini peppers and cook for 2 minutes to allow their flavor to infuse the dish.
- Deglaze and build sauce: Pour in the pepperoncini juice and chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen any flavorful browned bits. Then stir in the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Let the sauce simmer gently for 4 to 5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Finish the chicken: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon the creamy sauce over the top, and let everything simmer together for another 3 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the finished dish for a pop of color and fresh flavor before serving.
Notes
- Serve this creamy chicken skillet over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes for a complete and satisfying meal.
- Adjust the amount of pepperoncini juice to tailor the sauce’s tanginess to your preference, using less for a milder flavor or more for extra zing.
