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Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet

Tasty Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet: Quick and Easy Comfort Food

This Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet is a quick and easy comfort food recipe that brings bold flavors together for a satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breasts Tender and juicy, can substitute with bone-in thighs.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Pepperoncini Peppers Can use milder peppers for less heat.
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Chopped for natural sweetness.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Freshly minced.
  • 1 cup Low-Sodium Chicken Broth Vegetable broth can be used as an alternative.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Coconut cream can be used for dairy-free option.
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning Blend of herbs for added flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust based on spice tolerance.
  • to taste Salt Enhances flavor.
  • to taste Black Pepper Enhances flavor.
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Healthier cooking oil.
For Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley Can substitute with basil.
Optional Serving
  • as needed Pasta or Rice Choose your favorite variety.

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Ingredients: Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, chop onion, mince garlic, and drain and chop pepperoncini.
  2. Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in skillet, add chicken, and brown for 5-7 minutes until cooked through.
  3. Sauté Aromatics: Sauté onion in the same skillet for 5 minutes, add garlic, and stir for another minute.
  4. Make Sauce: Pour in pepperoncini juice, chopped peppers, broth, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes, simmmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Add Cream: Stir in heavy cream, let simmer for another 5 minutes until thickened.
  6. Combine: Return chicken to the skillet, coat well with sauce, and season with salt and black pepper.
  7. Serve: Serve garnished with fresh parsley, pairing with pasta or rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, pat chicken dry before cooking and avoid overcrowding in the skillet.

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