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Savory Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet

Savory Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet for Quick Weeknight Joy

Savory Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet is a quick and customizable one-pan meal perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Pepperoncini peppers Chopped
  • 1 medium Yellow onion Chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup Low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red pepper flakes To taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper To taste
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley Chopped
Serving Base (Optional)
  • 4 servings Cooked pasta or rice Your choice

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel, season with salt and black pepper, and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  4. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  5. Deglaze the skillet with pepperoncini juice, add chopped pepperoncini, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Stir in heavy cream and return chicken to skillet. Simmer until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
  7. Adjust seasoning if necessary and garnish with parsley. Serve over cooked pasta or rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This dish is excellent for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for 3 months.

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