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Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet Recipe

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Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet delivers tangy Italian heat in one-pan comfort. Juicy chicken thighs simmer in garlicky cream sauce spiked with briny pepperoncinis. Perfect weeknight winner for Pinterest skillet dinners and 30-minute meal boards.

Ingredients

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  • Chicken Skillet:
  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut bite-size)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
  • 4 garlic cloves (minced)
  • ½ cup roasted red peppers (drained, sliced)
  • 1 cup pepperoncini peppers (sliced, ¼ cup brine reserved)
  • 1½ tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
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  • Creamy Sauce:
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)
  • Fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions

  • 1. Pat chicken dry. Season salt, pepper, Italian seasoning.
  • 2. Heat oil + butter in large skillet over medium-high. Brown chicken 5-6 mins until golden. Remove to plate.
  • 3. Lower heat medium. Sauté onion 4 mins until soft. Add garlic 1 min fragrant.
  • 4. Add roasted peppers, pepperoncinis + brine. Deglaze with chicken broth, scraping browned bits.
  • 5. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan. Simmer 3 mins thickening.
  • 6. Whisk cornstarch slurry. Stir rapidly until glossy sauce.
  • 7. Return chicken. Simmer 5-7 mins until 165°F internal and sauce clings.
  • 8. Garnish parsley. Serve over rice, pasta, or crusty bread.

Notes

  • Chicken thighs = juicy results. Breasts work but dry faster.
  • Reserve pepperoncini brine = tangy flavor bomb.
  • Don’t skip Parmesan rind if you have it – melt-in magic.
  • Cornstarch slurry = glossy restaurant sauce.
  • Make ahead: perfect! Reheats beautifully with splash cream.
  • Leftovers = lunch bowl superstar over greens.
  • Spice level: add chili flakes or Calabrian peppers.
  • Low carb: cauliflower rice/zucchini noodles perfect.
  • Freezes 3 months. Thaw overnight before reheating.
  • Serves 4-6 generously. Family table champion.

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Keywords: creamy pepperoncini chicken, pepperoncini chicken skillet, tangy chicken cream sauce, one pan chicken dinner, 30 minute skillet meal

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