One-Pan Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken: Easy Comfort Food Delight
A delicious One-Pan Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken recipe, perfect for an easy comfort food meal.
Equipment
- large skillet
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 1 medium red bell pepper thinly sliced
- ½ medium yellow onion diced
- 10 whole pepperoncini peppers sliced
Cheese
- 1 ounce Parmesan cheese freshly grated or store-bought
Chicken
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts about 3 pieces
Seasonings
- 1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt divided
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Cooking Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
Preparation
- Thinly slice the red bell pepper and dice the yellow onion. Thinly slice the pepperoncini peppers. Finely grate the Parmesan cheese.
Cook Chicken
- Cut the chicken breasts into ½-inch-thick slices. Season with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook half the chicken until browned, then transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining chicken.
Finish Sauce
- Add remaining olive oil to the skillet. Cook the bell pepper and onion with remaining salt and Italian seasoning for about 2 minutes. Stir in chicken broth and cook until reduced.
- Add Parmesan and heavy cream to skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened. Add chicken and pepperoncini to coat in sauce, then serve.
Notes
Serve with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg
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