Description
This Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet is a bold yet comforting one-pan dinner packed with tender chicken, tangy pepperoncini peppers, roasted red peppers, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce. It’s quick, easy, and perfect for busy weeknights when you want big flavor without extra dishes.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 lbs chicken, cut into thin strips
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 white onion, diced
- 2 tbsp garlic, diced
- ½ cup chicken stock
- ½ cup roasted red peppers, drained and sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- ½ cup pepperoncini peppers, drained (sliced, rings, or whole)
Instructions
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken strips, season with salt and pepper, and cook until lightly golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add diced onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken stock and scrape up any browned bits from the pan.
- Stir in roasted red peppers, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning.
- Simmer for 5–7 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add pepperoncini peppers and return chicken to the skillet. Stir to coat.
- Simmer for 2–3 minutes, then remove from heat and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.
- Add a splash of pepperoncini brine for extra tang.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American