Pepperoncini Chicken

5 from 1 vote

Spice up your weeknight routine with our Pepperoncini Chicken! This quick and easy recipe combines tender chicken, zesty pepperoncini, sweet sundried tomatoes, and a creamy twist with heavy cream. It's a flavor-packed upgrade for your dinner that's both simple and impressive. Say goodbye to boring meals and hello to a delicious culinary adventure!

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Pepperoncini Chicken

Servings:

Calories: 431kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound chicken breast cut into strips
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 yellow onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup pepperoncini peppers with juice
1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes in oil
1 cup heavy cream

Instructions

Cook the chicken. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot add the olive oil. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Add the chicken to the hot pan and brown on all sides, turning every couple of minutes - about 6-8 mins. Remove chicken to a plate.
Saute the onions and garlic. Add a tablespoon of olive oil to the pan. Add the onions and garlic. Cook and stir for 5 minutes. Add the chicken broth, peppers (including pepper juice), and the sun dried tomatoes. Cook for 5 more minutes.
Add the cream. Turn heat to low, and slowly stir in heavy cream. Add the chicken back to the pan and let it all simmer together for an additional 5 minutes.
Serve. Serve over mashed potatoes or with a salad.

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Notes

As you're stirring together your sauce, make sure you gently scrape the bottom of your pan for any stuck on bits of chicken or onion. This is called 'deglazing' the pan. Incorporating all of those caramelized bits of food will give your sauce extra flavor.

Use a silicone whisk if you have a non-stick or enamel coated skillet. This helps protect the finish.

If you have a few extra minutes, turn off the heat and place a cover over the finished dish. Allow the sauce to simmer gently for 10-15 minutes to let the flavors meld together even more.

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