Description
A deliciously creamy chicken dish with a tangy twist from pepperoncini peppers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- ½ cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
- 2 tablespoons pepperoncini brine
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Start by heating olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. While the pan warms up, season the chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, paprika, and onion powder. This simple seasoning creates a flavorful base for the dish.
- Place the chicken in the skillet and let it cook undisturbed for about 5–6 minutes. You want a golden crust to develop, which adds wonderful flavor to the final sauce. Flip the chicken and cook the other side until nearly done, then transfer it to a plate and set it aside.
- In the same skillet, add butter and minced garlic. Stir gently and allow the garlic to become fragrant, which usually takes about a minute. At this point, the kitchen already begins to smell irresistible.
- Pour in the chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Those browned bits from the chicken are full of flavor and will enrich the sauce.
- Next, stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. The sauce will start to thicken slightly as it heats. Add the Italian seasoning and mix well.
- Now comes the signature ingredient: pepperoncini peppers. Stir in the sliced peppers along with a bit of their brine. This small splash adds a bright tangy note that defines Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet and balances the richness of the cream.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon some of the sauce over the top. Let everything simmer together for about 8–10 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce has thickened.
- Just before serving, sprinkle fresh parsley over the dish. The vibrant green adds freshness and a beautiful finishing touch.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice or pasta for a complete meal.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg