Description
Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet Recipe – Quick & Easy is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken with tangy pepperoncini and a rich, creamy Parmesan sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this one-pan meal takes just 30 minutes to prepare, making it a go-to for flavorful family dinners or entertaining guests. Enjoy this savory dish served over rice, pasta, or vegetables for maximum versatility.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 lbs chicken, cut into thin strips
- 1 white onion, diced
- 2 tbsp garlic, diced
- ½ cup chicken stock
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- ½ cup pepperoncini peppers, drained and sliced
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat and brown the chicken strips. Remove from the skillet.
- Sauté onions and garlic in the same skillet until fragrant.
- Add chicken stock and roasted red peppers; reduce by half.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese to create a smooth sauce.
- Add Italian seasoning and pepperoncini; return to medium heat.
- Combine browned chicken with the sauce and simmer until fully cooked.
- Serve hot over your choice of rice, pasta, or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg