Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Recipe
Indulge in the creamy and tangy flavors of this delicious Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken. A perfect balance of spices and creaminess that will leave your taste buds wanting more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce:
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers (plus 2 tablespoons of juice)
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Sear the chicken: In a skillet, sear chicken on both sides until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, combine butter, chicken broth, pepperoncini juice, cream cheese, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese until creamy.
- Add pepperoncini peppers: Stir in sliced pepperoncini peppers and return chicken to the pan. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with parsley before serving over your choice of side.
Notes
- Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.
- For a lower-fat version, substitute Greek yogurt for the cream cheese and half-and-half for the heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
