Description
Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet Recipe – Quick & Easy is a delightful dish that brings together tender chicken and tangy pepperoncini peppers in a rich, creamy Parmesan sauce. This recipe is not only quick to prepare—taking just 30 minutes—but also incredibly versatile, making it perfect for busy weeknight dinners or meal prep. Serve it over rice, pasta, or vegetables for a complete meal that will impress your family and friends with its unique flavor profile.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 lbs chicken (cut into thin strips)
- 1 white onion (diced)
- 2 tbsp garlic (diced)
- ½ cup chicken stock
- ½ cup roasted red pepper (drained and sliced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- ½ cup pepperoncini peppers (drained and sliced)
Instructions
- Season chicken strips with sea salt and ground pepper.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until browned on all sides, then remove and set aside.
- Sauté diced onions and garlic in the same skillet until golden brown.
- Add chicken stock and roasted red peppers; reduce by half to enhance flavors.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Add Italian seasoning and sliced pepperoncini peppers, then return the chicken to the skillet.
- Simmer until fully cooked through, allowing the sauce to thicken.
- Serve hot over your choice of rice, pasta, or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg