Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet Recipe – Quick & Easy
If you’re seeking a quick yet flavorful dish that brings comfort to the dinner table, look no further than this Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet Recipe – Quick & Easy. This delightful meal features tender chicken strips, zesty pepperoncini, and a rich creamy sauce that will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
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- 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
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into thin strips and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat and sauté the chicken until browned.
- Remove the chicken and sauté onions and garlic in the same skillet until fragrant.
- Add chicken stock and roasted red peppers; let reduce by half.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Add Italian seasoning and pepperoncini peppers; mix thoroughly.
- Return chicken to the skillet, simmer until cooked through.
- Serve hot over your choice of rice, pasta, or veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 120mg