Description
A comforting and easy-to-make skillet dish featuring tender chicken breasts with the zing of pepperoncini in a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts
- 1 cup creamy pepperoncini peppers (jarred or fresh)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream or a healthier substitute
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook them in the skillet until golden brown, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the creamy pepperoncini peppers and cook for 2 minutes.
- Reduce the heat, then stir in the heavy cream, mixing well.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it in the sauce, and let cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Serve with steamed rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken, skillet, creamy, pepperoncini, weeknight dinner