Description
This Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet is a quick, one-pan dinner bursting with bold, tangy flavor. Tender chicken breasts simmer in a rich garlic cream sauce with zesty pepperoncini peppers and herbs—perfect for weeknights or impressing dinner guests without breaking a sweat.
Ingredients
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 onion, thinly sliced
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
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1 cup chicken broth
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1 cup heavy cream
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
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In the same skillet, sauté sliced onions and minced garlic for about 3 minutes until softened.
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Add sliced pepperoncini peppers and cook for another 2 minutes.
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Pour in chicken broth, scraping any browned bits from the bottom.
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Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
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Return chicken to the skillet and simmer for 10 minutes until cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
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Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Swap chicken breasts for thighs if you prefer darker meat.
For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Delicious served over mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread!
Adjust spice level by using mild or hot pepperoncinis.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg