Mastering the Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet: A Comprehensive Guide to One-Pan Excellence
This Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet is a bold, tangy, and creamy one-pan dinner made with tender chicken, peppers, and a flavorful sauce perfect for pasta or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 (16 oz) jar pepperoncini peppers, drained (reserve 1/4 cup juice), chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Seasoning
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Garnish & Serving
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Optional: cooked pasta or rice
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper and brown in olive oil until cooked through. Set aside.
- Sauté onion until softened, then add garlic and cook briefly.
- Add pepperoncini juice and scrape pan.
- Stir in chopped peppers, broth, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer 5 minutes.
- Add cream and return chicken to skillet.
- Simmer until sauce thickens.
- Garnish with parsley and serve over pasta or rice.
Notes
- Add Parmesan for extra richness.
- Use thighs instead of chicken breast for more juiciness.
- Adjust spice level by changing pepperoncini and chili flakes.
- Great for quick weeknight dinners.