Description
Irresistible One-Pan Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken is a delightful culinary experience that brings together tender chicken, zesty pepperoncini, and a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this dish transforms simple ingredients into a comforting meal that’s sure to impress. Enjoy it over rice or with crusty bread to soak up every last drop of that luscious sauce!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup pepperoncini peppers, chopped (mild)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the garlic and setting aside the pepperoncini.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts and sear until golden brown on both sides.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth; bring to a simmer. Stir in heavy cream and chopped pepperoncini.
- Reduce heat and let simmer gently for 10-15 minutes until chicken is cooked through and coated in sauce.
- Serve over rice or with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing/Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (about 250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 130mg