Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup pepperoncini peppers, sliced (plus 2 tablespoons of the juice from the jar)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Cooked pasta or rice, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and oregano. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring to a simmer, then stir in the heavy cream, sliced pepperoncini peppers, and pepperoncini juice.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce for 5-7 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and butter until melted and smooth.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to coat with the sauce. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot over pasta or rice, if desired. Enjoy your Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet!
Notes
For a spicier dish, add more pepperoncini peppers or a pinch of red pepper flakes. You can also substitute chicken thighs for chicken breasts. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg