Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet
Creamy pepperoncini chicken skillet is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken with tangy pepperoncini peppers and a creamy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights when you need something quick, comforting, and flavorful.
Ingredients
- - 2 tbsp butter
- - 2 lbs chicken cut into 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 pepper drained and sliced
- - 1 cup heavy cream
- - ½ cup parmesan cheese shredded
- - 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- - ½ cup pepperoncini peppers drained (sliced, ring, or whole pepper, as desired)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: In a large, heavy pan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, and add it to the pan. Brown the chicken on all sides, turning every couple of minutes, about 8 minutes total. Remove the chicken from the pan (it may not yet reach an internal temperature of 165°F, which is fine at this stage).
- Cook Onion and Garlic: Add garlic and onion to the pan and let them brown, about 5 minutes.
- Add Stock and Red Peppers: Pour in the chicken stock and add the roasted red peppers. Let the mixture reduce by half, about 5 minutes.
- Create the Creamy Sauce: Turn off the heat and slowly stir in the heavy cream and parmesan cheese, whisking vigorously to combine smoothly. Gradually bring the heat back to medium-high.
- Combine Everything: Add the Italian seasoning, pepperoncini peppers, and chicken back to the pan. Allow the sauce to reduce by half while bringing the chicken to a fully cooked internal temperature of 165°F. Add more chicken stock if needed to thin the sauce.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve the dish over vegetables, pasta, rice, or enjoy it on its own!
Notes
- Adjust the tanginess by adding more or fewer pepperoncini peppers based on your preference.
- Use fresh parmesan cheese for the creamiest sauce.
- If the sauce thickens too much, thin it with a little extra chicken stock or cream.
- This dish pairs well with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread for dipping!