Description
This Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken recipe is a delightful blend of tangy pepperoncini peppers, savory chicken, and a rich, creamy sauce. It’s a quick and easy dish that’s perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce:
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers (plus 2 tablespoons juice)
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Season the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Sear the chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until lightly golden.
- Add broth and peppers: Add chicken broth and sliced pepperoncinis with juice to the skillet. Cover and simmer for 10–15 minutes.
- Melt cream cheese: Remove chicken, stir cream cheese into the skillet until melted and smooth.
- Finish the sauce: Whisk in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over the top.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with mashed cauliflower, rice, or pasta.
- For extra heat, add more pepperoncinis or red pepper flakes.
- You can shred the chicken into the sauce for a creamy, shredded version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
