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One-Pan Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken

One-Pan Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken

A delicious one-pan dish featuring creamy sauce, chicken, and pepperoncini for a zesty flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium red bell pepper
  • ½ medium yellow onion
  • 10 whole or ½ cup pepperoncini peppers
  • 1 ounce Parmesan cheese about ½ cup freshly grated or ⅓ cup store-bought
  • 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 3
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt divided
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream

Instructions
 

  • Thinly slice the red bell pepper and dice the yellow onion. Thinly slice the pepperoncini peppers into rings. Finely grate the Parmesan cheese.
  • Cut the chicken breasts into ½-inch-thick slices and toss with ¾ teaspoon kosher salt and black pepper.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet and cook half of the chicken until browned. Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining chicken.
  • Add remaining olive oil, bell pepper, onion, remaining salt, and Italian seasoning to the skillet. Cook until beginning to brown and add chicken broth.
  • Add Parmesan and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer, then return chicken to the skillet and add pepperoncini, tossing to coat.

Notes

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 35gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg
Keyword chicken, cook, Creamy, Dinner, one-pan, pepperoncini
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