Description
A delicious one-pan meal featuring tender chicken in a creamy, zesty sauce with pepperoncini. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a dish to impress guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup pepperoncini peppers, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream or coconut cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet.
- Cook the chicken until browned and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about a minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the sliced pepperoncini and heavy cream, bringing to a gentle simmer.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, allowing it to simmer with the sauce for another 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a lighter dish, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk. Fresh herbs like oregano or basil can add extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken, creamy, pepperoncini, skillet meal, quick dinner, one-pan recipe