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Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet

Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet for Easy Weeknight Dinners

This Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet offers a creamy, tangy dish that's perfect for easy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breast Substitute with chicken thighs for richer flavor.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Pepperoncini Peppers Add less if you prefer milder.
  • 1 piece Yellow Onion Shallots can be used for sweetness.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh is best; garlic powder can be an alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Vegetable or avocado oil can work.
  • 1 cup Low-Sodium Chicken Broth Vegetable broth is a good alternative.
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream Coconut cream or Greek yogurt can lighten it.
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning Or use a mix of oregano, basil, and thyme.
  • 1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes Adjust for desired heat.
  • to taste Salt and Black Pepper
For Garnish
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley You can swap with basil or cilantro.
For Serving
  • 4 cups Cooked Pasta or Rice Choose your favorite base.

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Pat chicken breasts dry, season with salt and black pepper. Rest for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet, sear chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
  5. Add pepperoncini juice, chopped pepperoncini, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Stir in heavy cream, return chicken to coat in sauce, simmer for 5 minutes.
  7. Adjust seasoning as needed, garnish with parsley, and serve over pasta or rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is great for meal prep and offers delightful layers of creaminess and tanginess.

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