Description
A delicious and easy recipe for pepperoncini chicken skillet featuring tender chicken breasts in a creamy, tangy sauce with pepperoncini peppers that you’ll love making at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup sliced fresh pepperoncini peppers
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp dried Italian herbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep: Slice pepperoncini peppers and season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides
- Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown
- Remove Chicken: Transfer seared chicken to plate and set aside, keeping skillet on heat
- Make Sauce: Add heavy cream and chicken broth to skillet, scraping up browned bits with wooden spoon
- Add Seasonings: Stir in sliced pepperoncini, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian herbs. Simmer 5 minutes
- Finish: Return chicken to skillet and cook additional 5 minutes until heated through and sauce thickens
Notes
- Pound chicken breasts to even thickness for uniform cooking and prevent dry spots
- Don’t move chicken while searing to achieve that perfect golden crust
- Save some pepperoncini brine to add extra tang if your sauce needs more zip
- Check internal temperature reaches 165°F for food safety without overcooking
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1 chicken breast with sauce)
- Calories: 485 calories
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
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