Description
Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet is a quick, one-pan meal that delivers bold, zesty flavors with a creamy, comforting sauce. Tender chicken, tangy pepperoncini, roasted red peppers, and parmesan come together in just 35 minutes for a restaurant-quality dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
2 tbsp butter
2 lbs chicken (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 peppers, sliced
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup parmesan cheese, shredded
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
½ cup pepperoncini peppers (rings or whole)
Instructions
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook for about 8 minutes until browned (it doesn’t need to be fully cooked yet).
Remove chicken and set aside.
Add onion and garlic to the skillet; sauté until golden, about 5 minutes.
Pour in chicken stock and add roasted red peppers. Simmer for 5 minutes, reducing by half.
Turn off heat. Slowly whisk in heavy cream and parmesan until smooth.
Return heat to medium-high. Stir in Italian seasoning, pepperoncini, and chicken.
Simmer until the sauce thickens and the chicken is fully cooked.
Serve hot over pasta, rice, or your preferred side.
Notes
Browning the chicken first deepens the flavor of the sauce.
Add extra chicken stock if the sauce thickens too much.
For more spice, slice whole pepperoncini peppers.
Freeze cooled leftovers for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet / Stovetop
- Cuisine: American-Italian Fusion