Homemade Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet
Transform your weeknight dinner into a vibrant, restaurant-quality meal with this Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet. This dish is a flavor powerhouse, featuring golden, pan-seared chicken cutlets nestled in a velvety, garlic-infused cream sauce that gets a zesty kick from tangy pepperoncinis.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Chicken tenderloins or breast cutlets
- ½ cup Sliced pepperoncinis
- ¼ cup Roasted red peppers sliced
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tbsp Butter
- 1 tbsp Pepperoncini brine
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add minced garlic and roasted red peppers. Sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and pepperoncini brine. Bring to a light simmer, stirring frequently.
- Stir in the sliced pepperoncinis and let the sauce simmer for 3–5 minutes until it begins to thicken.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it thoroughly with the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.