Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet Recipe – Quick & Easy
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet Recipe – Quick & Easy, where tender chicken strips meet a rich Parmesan pepperoncini cream sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also incredibly versatile. With just 12 simple ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes, you can serve it over rice, pasta, or veggies to please everyone at the table. Enjoy a delightful meal that combines comfort and flavor in one delicious skillet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken breast, cut into thin strips
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- ½ cup pepperoncini peppers, drained
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 white onion, diced
- 2 tbsp garlic, minced
- ½ cup chicken stock
- Sea salt and ground pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Season chicken strips with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned (5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions and garlic until golden (3-4 minutes). Pour in chicken stock and add roasted red peppers; reduce by half (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan until smooth. Add Italian seasoning and pepperoncini peppers.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet; simmer until cooked through (5-7 minutes). Serve hot over rice, pasta, or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 135mg