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Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet Recipe – Easy 30-Min Dinner

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A quick and easy skillet dinner featuring tender chicken in a creamy, tangy pepperoncini sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced in half
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup sliced pepperoncini
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Slice each chicken breast in half lengthwise to create thinner fillets. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Lower the heat and add another tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Toss in the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
  4. Pour in 1 cup of chicken broth and stir to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Reduce the heat to low and stir in 1 cup of heavy cream. Allow the sauce to simmer gently for another 3-4 minutes.
  6. Stir in 1/3 cup of sliced pepperoncini and let the flavors meld for 2 minutes.
  7. Add the seared chicken back into the skillet, spooning sauce over each piece. Cover and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).
  8. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese over the top and let it melt into the sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

[‘Searing the chicken locks in juices and adds flavor to the sauce.’, ‘Scrape up browned bits when deglazing for maximum flavor.’, ‘Adjust the amount of pepperoncini for desired tanginess.’, ‘Let the sauce simmer to thicken properly.’]

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Keywords: Creamy chicken, Pepperoncini chicken, Skillet dinner, Quick dinner, Easy chicken recipe

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