Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet
Get ready to experience a flavor explosion in a single pan! Imagine juicy, tender chicken simmered in a tangy, slightly spicy, and utterly addictive pepperoncini sauce.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Cutting board
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
For the Sauce
- 1 jar pepperoncini peppers 16 ounces, drained and roughly chopped (reserve ¼ cup of the juice)
- 1 medium yellow onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes or more, to taste
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish
For Serving
- as needed cooked pasta or rice such as penne or rotini
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add onion and garlic to the skillet. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the pepperoncini peppers, chicken broth, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve over pasta or rice.
Notes
This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a weekend gathering. Enjoy the delicious flavors!