Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet Recipe – Quick & Easy
Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet Recipe – Quick & Easy is a delicious and satisfying dish that effortlessly combines tender chicken with zesty pepperoncini in a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also impressively flavorful. Serve it over rice, pasta, or alongside fresh vegetables for a well-rounded meal that the whole family will adore. With just 30 minutes needed from start to finish, you can enjoy a comforting, homemade dinner without the hassle.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken, cut into thin strips
- 2 tbsp butter
- ½ cup chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- ½ cup pepperoncini peppers, drained
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp ground pepper
- 1 white onion, diced
- 2 tbsp garlic, diced
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- ½ cup roasted red pepper, drained and sliced
Instructions
- Season the chicken strips with sea salt and ground pepper.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat and cook chicken until browned (6-8 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- Sauté diced onions and garlic in the same skillet until golden (3-4 minutes).
- Add chicken stock and roasted red peppers; reduce by half (5 minutes).
- Turn off heat, stir in heavy cream and Parmesan until smooth.
- Return heat to medium; add Italian seasoning and pepperoncini.
- Combine chicken with sauce and simmer until fully cooked (5 minutes).
- Serve hot over rice, pasta, or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg