Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet Recipe – Quick & Easy
Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet Recipe – Quick & Easy is a delicious and satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights. This one-pan dish features tender chicken strips cooked to perfection in a creamy sauce infused with tangy pepperoncini and roasted red peppers. With its rich flavors and simple preparation, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household. Whether served over rice, pasta, or alongside fresh vegetables, it provides a comforting dining experience that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
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
Instructions
- Season chicken strips with salt and pepper.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the seasoned chicken (5–7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- Sauté onions and garlic until golden (3–4 minutes).
- Add chicken stock and roasted red peppers; reduce by half (around 5 minutes).
- Turn off heat and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan until smooth.
- Return heat to medium; add Italian seasoning and pepperoncini. Stir well.
- Combine the chicken with the sauce; simmer until fully cooked (5–7 minutes).
- Serve hot over rice or pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 150mg