Description
If you’re craving a meal that brings together creamy comfort with tangy zip and a hint of spice, this Flavorful Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet is about to become your weeknight favorite. Tender, pan-seared chicken breasts are nestled in a luscious garlic cream sauce that’s generously studded with sliced pepperoncini peppers—each bite perfectly balanced between heat and richness.
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
2. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add butter. Stir in garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, scraping any browned bits from the bottom.
4. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
5. Add grated Parmesan and whisk until melted.
6. Fold in sliced pepperoncini peppers and let the sauce thicken slightly.
7. Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until heated through.
8. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Make sure to sear the chicken well for deeper flavor in the sauce.
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest melt.
Stir the sauce constantly while simmering to prevent it from breaking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 435
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
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