Description
This Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken with a tangy, creamy sauce. A perfect weeknight meal that is sure to impress!
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup sliced pepperoncini
- 2 tablespoons brine from pepperoncini jar
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts: Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Sear chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet. Sear chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Make sauce: Sauté garlic, then add chicken broth, heavy cream, pepperoncini slices, brine, and oregano. Simmer until thickened.
- Add Parmesan: Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Combine: Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice.
- For extra tang, add more brine to taste.
- Chicken thighs can be used as an alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
