Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet Recipe – Quick & Easy
Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet Recipe – Quick & Easy is the perfect solution for a busy weeknight dinner. This flavorful dish features tender chicken strips simmered in a rich, creamy sauce infused with tangy pepperoncini peppers and roasted red peppers. With its delightful combination of zesty flavors and comforting creaminess, this skillet meal offers a satisfying experience that can be served over rice, pasta, or vegetables. Ideal for meal prep or impressing guests, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also guarantees smiles all around the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken, cut into thin strips
- 1 white onion, diced
- 2 tbsp garlic, diced
- ½ cup roasted red pepper, sliced
- ½ cup pepperoncini peppers, drained
- ½ cup chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp ground pepper
Instructions
- Season chicken with sea salt and ground pepper; set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add chicken and cook until browned; remove from skillet.
- Sauté onions and garlic in the same skillet until fragrant.
- Stir in chicken stock and roasted red peppers; reduce by half.
- Turn off heat and whisk in heavy cream and Parmesan until smooth.
- Return skillet to medium heat; add Italian seasoning and pepperoncini peppers.
- Mix in cooked chicken; simmer until heated through and sauce thickens.
- Serve hot over rice, pasta, or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 130mg