Description
Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken with a luxurious cream sauce enriched by zesty pepperoncini and roasted red peppers. This flavorful skillet meal is perfect for both busy weeknights and special occasions, providing a unique peppery kick that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether served over pasta, rice, or alongside crusty bread, this dish promises to impress family and friends alike with its vibrant flavors and creamy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 pounds chicken tenderloins
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced roasted red peppers
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Heat the butter and olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper before adding it to the skillet.
- Brown the chicken on both sides until golden. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion for about 3 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and reduce by half. Stir in heavy cream and Italian seasoning, then return the chicken to simmer until cooked through.
- Lower heat to medium-low; add Parmesan cheese, roasted red peppers, pepperoncini, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir until well combined and cheese has melted.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg