Description
Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken with a rich, creamy sauce infused with zesty pepperoncini peppers. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this recipe promises to impress your family and friends with its vibrant flavors and comforting textures. Serve it over rice or pasta for a meal that feels both indulgent and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup pepperoncini peppers, chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and chopped pepperoncini. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Lower the heat, then add cream cheese and chicken broth to the skillet. Stir until smooth.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating each piece in the sauce. Simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve over rice or pasta, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg