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Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet Recipe

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Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet is a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken strips sautéed and simmered in a luscious cream and parmesan sauce with tangy pepperoncini peppers and Italian seasoning. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner, it pairs wonderfully with vegetables, pasta, or rice.

Ingredients

Chicken and Seasoning

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 lbs chicken, cut into thin strips
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper

Vegetables and Aromatics

  • 1 white onion, diced
  • 2 tbsp garlic, diced
  • 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, drained and sliced
  • 1/2 cup pepperoncini peppers, drained (sliced, ring, or whole as preferred)

Liquids and Dairy

  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tbsp butter (for cooking)

Instructions

  1. Melt Butter: In a large, heavy pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat to prepare the cooking surface for the chicken.
  2. Season Chicken: Season the thinly sliced chicken strips evenly with 1 teaspoon of sea salt and 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper.
  3. Brown Chicken: Add the seasoned chicken to the pan and brown it on all sides, turning every couple of minutes. This should take about 8 minutes. Note that the chicken might not yet be fully cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.
  4. Remove Chicken: Take the partially cooked chicken out of the pan and set aside temporarily.
  5. Sauté Garlic and Onion: Add the diced garlic and onion to the pan and cook, letting them brown and soften, about 5 minutes.
  6. Add Stock and Roasted Red Peppers: Pour in 1/2 cup chicken stock and add the drained roasted red peppers. Allow the mixture to reduce to half its volume, which should take approximately 5 minutes.
  7. Add Cream and Parmesan: Turn off the heat and gently whisk in the heavy cream and shredded parmesan cheese slowly, stirring vigorously to combine into a smooth sauce.
  8. Return to Heat and Add Seasonings: Bring the heat back to medium-high. Add 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning, the pepperoncini peppers, and the chicken back into the pan.
  9. Simmer and Finish Cooking: Let the sauce reduce by half while cooking the chicken through to a safe internal temperature of 165°F. Add more chicken stock if needed to thin the sauce as the chicken cooks.
  10. Serve: Remove from heat and serve the creamy pepperoncini chicken over vegetables, pasta, rice, or enjoy it on its own.

Notes

  • Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for food safety.
  • Adjust the amount of pepperoncini peppers according to your spice preference; they add tang and mild heat.
  • If sauce becomes too thick, add additional chicken stock to reach the desired consistency.
  • This dish can be paired well with steamed vegetables, pasta, or rice as a base.
  • Use freshly grated parmesan cheese for best flavor and melting texture.

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