Description
A quick and delicious weeknight meal featuring savory chicken, pepperoncini, and spices, perfect for pairing with pasta or rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or chicken thighs)
- 1 cup Pepperoncini peppers (or milder peppers)
- 1 medium Yellow onion (or shallots)
- 3 cloves Garlic (fresh or garlic powder)
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil (or vegetable/avocado oil)
- 1 cup Low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1/2 cup Heavy cream (or coconut cream/Greek yogurt)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or oregano, basil, thyme)
- 1/2 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (to taste)
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- 1/4 cup Fresh parsley (or basil/cilantro)
- 2 cups Cooked pasta or rice (according to preference)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on both sides, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until the onions are translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the pepperoncini peppers and stir for another minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the heavy cream and red pepper flakes. Cook for another 2 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
If you prefer a thicker sauce, let it simmer longer. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked to 165°F.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken skillet, quick dinner, weeknight meal, pepperoncini chicken, Italian recipe