Description
Indulge in the warmth of a creamy pepperoncini chicken skillet, where tender chicken simmers in a rich, tangy sauce that’s perfect over rice or crusty bread. This simple yet flavorful dish is your go-to for weeknight dinners or family gatherings, bringing everyone together for seconds. Easy to make and visually appealing, it’s sure to impress with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced horizontally into cutlets
- 1/2 cup sliced pickled pepperoncini peppers (drained)
- 2 tablespoons pepperoncini juice (brine from jar)
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season & Sear Chicken: Season chicken cutlets on both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked to 165°F. Remove to a plate.
- Sauté Garlic & Pepperoncinis: Reduce heat to medium and melt butter in the skillet. Add minced garlic and sliced pepperoncinis. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, scraping up browned bits from the pan.
- Whisk Cream Sauce: Pour in heavy cream, chicken broth, and 2 tablespoons of pepperoncini brine. Bring to a gentle simmer, then whisk in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Simmer Chicken in Sauce: Nestled the seared chicken cutlets back into the skillet. Spoon the rich cream sauce over the chicken and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Garnish & Serve: Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and extra pepperoncini slices. Serve warm over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg