Creamy pepperoncini chicken skillet recipe you’ll love!
A delicious and easy creamy pepperoncini chicken skillet recipe that combines tender chicken with a tangy pepperoncini sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup pepperoncini peppers, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on both sides, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add heavy cream and sliced pepperoncini, stirring to combine.
- Return chicken to the skillet and simmer for an additional 10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional pepperoncini if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, use hot pepperoncini peppers.
- This dish pairs well with rice or pasta.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg