Creamy Pepper Chicken Skillet
A comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with zesty banana peppers and a rich, creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Dairy-free option available
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into pieces
- 1 cup banana pepper rings (canned or fresh)
- 1 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
- Add the chicken pieces and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the banana pepper rings and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream or coconut milk and stir to combine. Allow the mixture to simmer for a few minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute half and half for heavy cream. Consider adding spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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