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Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet

Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet for Quick Comfort Food

Delight in a zesty Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet, a one-pan meal that's creamy and ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs or Breasts Choose thighs for juiciness.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Substitute with half-and-half for a lighter option or coconut milk for dairy-free.
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Use homemade for extra flavor.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Freshly minced for best flavor.
For the Flavor
  • 1 cup Pepperoncini Sliced, or swap for banana peppers.
  • to taste Salt Essential to enhance flavor.
  • to taste Pepper Essential to enhance flavor.

Equipment

  • large non-stick skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Begin by patting the chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, then cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. Reduce heat to low and add the minced garlic, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the sliced pepperoncini and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  6. Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve warm garnished with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 40gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is easily adaptable for gluten-free or dairy-free diets. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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