Description
Creamy pepperoncini chicken skillet with juicy seared chicken breasts simmered in a tangy garlic cream sauce with onions, Parmesan, and mild pepperoncini peppers. A zesty and comforting one-pan dinner.
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic minced
1/2 cup pepperoncini peppers sliced
2 tablespoons pepperoncini brine
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley or chives for garnish
Instructions
Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
Add sliced onion to skillet and cook 5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute more.
Add pepperoncini peppers and brine. Stir to combine.
Pour in chicken broth, scraping browned bits from bottom of skillet. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
Reduce heat and stir in cream and Parmesan. Simmer 5–7 minutes until thickened.
Return chicken to skillet and simmer 5 minutes until cooked through.
Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with parsley or chives and serve hot.
Notes
Pat chicken dry before searing for best browning.
Do not boil sauce after adding cream to avoid curdling.
Freshly grated Parmesan melts more smoothly than pre-shredded.
Pairs well with pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.
Store leftovers in fridge up to 3 days and reheat gently with a splash of broth or cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
Keywords: creamy pepperoncini chicken skillet, chicken skillet dinner, creamy chicken with peppers, one-pan chicken recipe, pepperoncini chicken recipe