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Colorful skillet featuring tender chicken breasts smothered in a creamy sauce with vibrant green pepperoncini peppers sprinkled throughout, garnished with fresh herbs, on a rustic wooden table with a side of sliced bread

Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet Delight

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This creamy pepperoncini chicken skillet combines tender chicken breasts with a zesty, flavorful sauce featuring pepperoncini peppers, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  3. Cook chicken until golden and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  5. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
  6. Add sliced pepperoncini peppers and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and cook for another 2 minutes.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Notes

  • You can add crushed red pepper flakes for extra spice.
  • Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
  • Calories: 460 Kcal
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 33g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 37g
  • Cholesterol: 125mg