Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet Recipe
This Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet is a flavorful and comforting dish featuring tender chicken strips simmered in a rich, creamy sauce infused with pepperoncini peppers, roasted red peppers, and Italian seasoning. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner served over rice, vegetables, or pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 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
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- ½ cup pepperoncini peppers, drained (sliced, ring, or whole)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Cut the chicken into thin strips and season them evenly with sea salt and ground pepper to enhance flavor before cooking.
- Brown Chicken: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken strips and cook until browned on all sides for a juicy and flavorful base. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add diced onions and garlic to the same skillet, sautéing until fragrant and golden to build depth in the sauce.
- Add Stock and Peppers: Pour in chicken stock and roasted red peppers, allowing the mixture to reduce by half to concentrate the flavors and create a rich base.
- Create Cream Sauce: Turn off the heat and slowly stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, whisking continuously to form a smooth, creamy sauce without curdling.
- Season Sauce: Return the skillet to medium heat, then add Italian seasoning and pepperoncini peppers. Stir well to combine the spicy, tangy notes of the peppers into the sauce.
- Simmer Chicken: Return the browned chicken to the skillet and simmer until fully cooked and the sauce thickens to a creamy consistency, ensuring all flavors meld beautifully.
- Serve: Serve the creamy pepperoncini chicken hot over rice, vegetables, or pasta for a hearty and satisfying meal.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a light cream alternative.
- Adjust the amount of pepperoncini peppers to control the heat and tanginess of the dish.
- Use fresh Parmesan cheese for best melting and flavor results.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or crusty bread for a complete meal.
Keywords: pepperoncini chicken, creamy chicken skillet, Italian chicken recipe, stovetop chicken dish, dinner recipes
