Description
Indulge in a delightful dinner with this Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet recipe. Tender chicken cutlets smothered in a rich, tangy sauce made with pepperoncini peppers, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. This easy stovetop dish is bursting with flavor and sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into cutlets)
Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Sauce:
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
- 2 tablespoons brine from pepperoncini jar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season chicken cutlets with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano.
- Cook Chicken: Sear seasoned chicken in olive oil and butter until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: Sauté garlic, deglaze pan with chicken broth, add pepperoncini and brine. Simmer, then add cream and Parmesan.
- Combine and Simmer: Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over, and simmer briefly. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread.
- Adjust heat with red pepper flakes or additional brine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
