Description
Pepperoncini chicken skillet delivers zesty comfort with tangy peppers and rich cream sauce. Home cooks can savor this simple, Southern-inspired dish that brings hearty flavor to weeknight dinner tables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (907 g) chicken, cut into thin strips
- ½ cup (75 g) parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- ½ cup (120 ml) chicken stock
- ½ cup (115 g) roasted red pepper, drained and sliced
- ½ cup (50 g) pepperoncini peppers, drained (sliced, ring, or whole pepper)
- 2 tbsps (28 g) butter
- 1 white onion, diced
- 2 tbsps (20 g) garlic, diced
- 1 tbsp (15 g) Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp (5 g) sea salt
- 1 tsp (5 g) ground pepper
Instructions
- Sear Chicken: Heat butter in a robust skillet over medium-high temperature. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then brown evenly until a golden crust forms (6-8 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- Aromatics Infusion: In the same pan, sauté minced garlic and diced onions until translucent and caramelized (4-5 minutes). Pour chicken stock and roasted red peppers, reducing liquid by half.
- Sauce Creation: Turn off heat momentarily, whisk in heavy cream and parmesan cheese to develop a velvety sauce. Reactivate medium-high heat.
- Final Fusion: Return chicken to the skillet, incorporating Italian seasoning and pepperoncini slices. Simmer until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C), adjusting sauce consistency with additional stock if necessary.
- Serve: Transfer skillet contents to plates, accompanied by roasted vegetables or al dente pasta, creating a harmonious and vibrant culinary presentation.
Notes
- Achieve Golden Perfection: Brown chicken thoroughly for maximum flavor development and appealing texture, ensuring each side gets an even, crispy exterior.
- Master Sauce Consistency: Whisk cream and parmesan slowly to prevent separation, creating a silky smooth sauce that clings perfectly to chicken.
- Temperature Control Matters: Use medium-high heat for optimal caramelization without burning garlic or scorching dairy components.
- Safe Protein Cooking: Always confirm chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature using a reliable meat thermometer to guarantee food safety and prevent foodborne illness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg