Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet Recipe – Quick & Easy
This Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet is your new go-to dish for a comforting, flavorful meal that comes together in just 30 minutes. Tender chicken strips are sautéed to perfection and enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce infused with tangy pepperoncini peppers. This one-pan recipe not only saves you time on clean-up but also delivers on taste, making it ideal for busy weeknights or laid-back family gatherings. Serve it over fluffy rice or pasta, and watch as it quickly becomes a favorite around the dinner table!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 lbs chicken, cut into thin strips
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp ground pepper
- 1 white onion, diced
- 2 tbsp garlic, diced
- ½ cup chicken stock
- ½ cup roasted red pepper, drained and sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- ½ cup pepperoncini peppers, drained
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add chicken strips seasoned with salt and pepper; sauté until golden brown and cooked through (5–7 minutes).
- Add diced onion and garlic; cook until onions are translucent (3–4 minutes).
- Pour in chicken stock and add roasted red peppers along with Italian seasoning; simmer for 2 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low; stir in heavy cream (or coconut cream) and parmesan cheese until melted.
- Gently fold in pepperoncini peppers; heat through for another minute before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 130mg