Description
Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet is a quick and delectable dish that combines succulent chicken with a rich, tangy sauce made from pepperoncini peppers. In just 30 minutes, you can create a comforting meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Serve it over rice or pasta to enjoy an explosion of flavors that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup jarred pepperoncini peppers, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano and basil)
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Saut? chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Lower heat to medium in the same skillet and add minced garlic, cooking until fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir in chicken broth and cream cheese until combined.
- Add sliced pepperoncini peppers and dried herbs; simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it well with the sauce. Cook together for another few minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve hot over rice or pasta, drizzling extra sauce on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg