Description
Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken is a delightful dish that brings robust flavors to your dinner table. This one-pan recipe features juicy chicken tenderloins enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce enriched with tangy pepperoncini and roasted red peppers. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this dish is both quick to prepare and impressive enough to wow your guests. The harmonious blend of savory creaminess and zesty peppers ensures every bite is bursting with flavor. Serve it over rice or pasta, and you have a satisfying meal that will leave everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 pounds chicken tenderloins
- 1/2 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced roasted red peppers
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the butter and olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken tenderloins with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet. Cook until golden brown on both sides; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion for about 3 minutes, then add minced garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and let it reduce by half before stirring in the heavy cream and Italian seasoning. Return the chicken to the skillet.
- Simmer until the cream thickens and the chicken is fully cooked through.
- Add Parmesan cheese, roasted red peppers, pepperoncini peppers, and crushed red pepper flakes; stir until well combined.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 47g
- Cholesterol: 220mg