Description
This Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet is a flavorful and comforting dish that combines tender chicken breasts with tangy pepperoncini peppers in a creamy sauce. It’s a perfect one-pan meal for a quick and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook the chicken until browned on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In the same skillet, sauté onions and garlic until softened.
- Add Pepperoncini and Liquid: Stir in sliced pepperoncini peppers, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer.
- Combine and Simmer: Return the chicken to the skillet. Simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of pepperoncini peppers based on your spice preference.
- This dish pairs well with rice, pasta, or crusty bread for soaking up the creamy sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg