Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet
Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet is the ultimate weeknight dinner, featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich, velvety sauce infused with tangy pepperoncini peppers. This dish strikes the perfect balance between creamy and zesty flavors, making it a comforting yet exciting meal that will impress both family and guests. Quick to prepare and made with simple ingredients, it’s bound to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 jar (12 oz) sliced pepperoncini peppers
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; cook for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in sliced pepperoncini peppers along with their juice; cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; stir well to combine into a smooth sauce.
- Sprinkle dried Italian herbs over the mixture; simmer gently for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Serve warm, drizzling extra sauce over each portion.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg