Welcome to another delicious and comforting recipe on our blog! Today, we’re diving into a creamy, tangy, and savory delight: the Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet. This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special weekend meal. With a blend of roasted red peppers, pepperoncini peppers, and a luscious creamy sauce, this recipe is bound to become a household favorite. Let’s get cooking!
Recipe: Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 lbs chicken, cut into thin strips
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp ground pepper
- 1 white onion, diced
- 2 tbsp garlic, diced
- ½ cup chicken stock
- ½ cup roasted red pepper, drained and sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- ½ cup pepperoncini peppers, drained (sliced, ring, or whole pepper, however you like them)
Directions
- Prepare the Pan In a large, heavy pan, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
- Season and Brown the Chicken Season the chicken strips with sea salt and ground pepper. Add the chicken to the pan and brown on all sides, turning every couple of minutes, about 8 minutes total. Remove the chicken from the pan; it might not be fully cooked yet, which is fine.
- Sauté the Aromatics Add the diced garlic and onion to the pan. Let them brown for about 5 minutes.
- Add Stock and Roasted Red Peppers Pour in the chicken stock and add the roasted red peppers. Let the mixture reduce to half, which should take about 5 minutes.
- Incorporate the Cream and Parmesan Turn off the heat, and slowly stir in the heavy cream and shredded parmesan cheese, whisking vigorously to create a smooth sauce.
- Combine and Cook Slowly bring the heat back to medium-high. Add the Italian seasoning, pepperoncini peppers, and the browned chicken back to the pan. Let the sauce reduce to half and ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Add more chicken stock if needed to thin the sauce as the chicken cooks.
- Serve and Enjoy Remove from heat and serve over your choice of vegetables, pasta, rice, or enjoy it on its own!
Cooking Time and Nutritional Information
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Calories: 580 kcal per serving
- Servings: 4
Conclusion
This Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet is a versatile dish that pairs well with various sides and is sure to impress your family and friends. The combination of creamy sauce, tangy pepperoncinis, and tender chicken creates a harmonious balance of flavors that will leave everyone wanting more. Try this recipe today and elevate your mealtime experience!
Happy cooking!
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Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
The Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet is a mouth-watering dish that beautifully combines the comfort of creamy sauce with the vibrant kick of pepperoncini. Each bite offers a delightful contrast of flavors—creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy, making it a perfect dish for those who love a bit of heat with their comfort food.
Ingredients
2 tbsp butter
2 lbs chicken, cut into thin strips
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp ground pepper
1 white onion, diced
2 tbsp garlic, diced
½ cup chicken stock
½ cup roasted red pepper, drained and sliced
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup parmesan cheese, shredded
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
½ cup pepperoncini peppers, drained (sliced, ring, or whole pepper, however you like them)
Instructions
In a large, heavy pan, melt butter over medium-high heat.
Season chicken with salt and pepper and add to pan. Brown on all sides, turning every couple of minutes, about 8 minutes total.
Remove chicken from pan; it might not be fully cooked yet, which is fine.
Add garlic and onion to pan; let brown for about 5 minutes.
Add stock and roasted red peppers; let reduce to half, about 5 minutes.
Turn heat off, and slowly stir in cream and parmesan, whisking vigorously.
Slowly bring heat back to medium-high, add Italian seasoning, pepperoncinis, and chicken back to pan.
Let sauce reduce to half and bring chicken to 165°F internal temperature. Add more stock if needed to thin sauce as chicken cooks.
Remove from heat and serve over vegetables, pasta, rice, or on its own!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 580