Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet
A savory, comforting dish blending tender chicken with tangy pepperoncini and a luscious cream sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup sliced pepperoncini
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves fresh minced garlic
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Instructions
- Start by heating a large skillet over medium heat. Add a splash of olive oil to the pan.
- Once the oil is hot, season the chicken with salt and pepper. Sear them for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown on one side.
- Flip the chicken over and add the minced garlic. Sauté for another 2 minutes.
- Pour the chicken broth into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
- Add the sliced pepperoncini and let everything simmer for about 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside. Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top, and let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are certified gluten-free. Check labels for hidden gluten!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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