Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet
If you’re in search of a delicious and comforting meal that comes together in just 30 minutes, the Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet Recipe is calling your name. This dish features tender chicken strips simmered in a rich, creamy sauce infused with tangy pepperoncini and roasted red peppers. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, it can be served over rice or pasta or enjoyed on its own for a satisfying low-carb option. With its flavor-packed goodness and quick preparation, this creamy chicken recipe is destined to become a staple in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 lbs chicken (cut into 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 (sliced)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
- ½ cup parmesan cheese (shredded)
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- ½ cup pepperoncini peppers (drained)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken strips, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until golden brown and cooked through (5-7 minutes).
- Add diced onion and garlic; cook until soft and fragrant (about 3 minutes).
- Pour in chicken stock and roasted red peppers; bring to a simmer. Add heavy cream and parmesan cheese, stirring until combined. Simmer gently for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in pepperoncini and Italian seasoning; cook for another couple of minutes until heated through.
- Serve warm over rice, pasta, or enjoy as is.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 130mg