Description
This Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet is a delicious one-pan dish with tender chicken in a rich, tangy cream sauce. Perfect for a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into cutlets or thin pieces)
Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini (drained)
- 1 tablespoon pepperoncini brine (optional, for extra tang)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season chicken cutlets with salt and pepper.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet. Cook chicken until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Add chicken broth, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Simmer until thickened.
- Finish the Dish: Add pepperoncini and brine, return chicken to the skillet, and simmer until heated through. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Great served over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice.
- Substitute chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
- For a dairy-free version, use full-fat coconut milk and skip the Parmesan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
