Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet (Printable Format)
Chicken simmered with creamy sauce, pepperoncini, and Parmesan for a hearty skillet meal.
# Needed Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
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1 teaspoon sea salt
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1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Aromatics
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1 white onion, finely diced
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2 tablespoons garlic, finely diced
→ Liquids & Dairy
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1/2 cup chicken stock
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1 cup heavy cream
→ Additions
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1/2 cup roasted red peppers, drained and thinly sliced
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1/2 cup pepperoncini peppers, drained
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1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
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1 tablespoon Italian seasoning blend
# Preparation Steps:
01 -
Season chicken strips with sea salt and ground black pepper. Melt unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 8 minutes, flipping until both sides are golden brown.
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Remove seared chicken from the skillet. Add diced white onion and garlic to the same skillet and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes until fragrant and lightly caramelized.
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Pour in chicken stock and add sliced roasted red peppers. Increase heat to medium-high and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, reducing liquid by half.
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Remove skillet from heat. Whisk in heavy cream and shredded Parmesan cheese until sauce is smooth and glossy.
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Stir in Italian seasoning and drained pepperoncini peppers. Return cooked chicken to the skillet and simmer over medium-low heat until chicken is heated through and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
# Supplementary Details:
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Thinly sliced chicken pieces cook evenly and absorb more flavor from the sauce. Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest melt.