Where do I find pepperoncini peppers in the supermarket?

Pepperoncini are sold in jars in the condiment aisle or Italian foods section of most major supermarkets, often near the olives, pickles, and jarred roasted peppers. They are widely available and inexpensive. Buy a jar with the brine intact as the brine is an essential flavor component of this recipe and not something to discard or replace.

Can I make this dish dairy-free?

Yes. Replace the heavy cream with full-fat coconut cream in the same quantity. The coconut cream adds a similar richness and body to the sauce and the coconut flavor is subtle enough that it does not conflict with the Italian seasoning and pepperoncini. Full-fat oat milk or cashew cream also work well as lighter alternatives that keep the sauce creamy without dairy.

What if my sauce is too spicy for my family?

The heat in this dish comes primarily from the red pepper flakes and to a lesser degree from the pepperoncini themselves. Simply reduce or omit the red pepper flakes entirely for a milder version that all ages will enjoy. The pepperoncini on their own are quite mild and their flavor contribution is primarily tangy and bright rather than hot.

Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet Easy One Pan Weeknight Dinner

Name: Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet The Most Tangy and Creamy One Pan Dinner You Will Make
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts or Thighs; Salt and Black Pepper to taste; 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 cup Pepperoncini Peppers chopped plus reserved brine; 1 medium Yellow Onion chopped; 3 cloves Garlic minced; 1 cup Low-Sodium Chicken Broth; 1/2 cup Heavy Cream; 1 tsp Italian Seasoning; 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes; Salt and Black Pepper to taste; 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped; 2 cups Cooked Pasta or Rice for serving optional

Description

The most tangy and creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet made in one pan with golden seared chicken, a rich pepperoncini brine-based cream sauce, and fresh parsley. A deeply flavorful and effortless weeknight dinner ready in 40 minutes.

Ingredients

Scale

4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts or Thighs

Salt and Black Pepper to taste

2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 cup Pepperoncini Peppers chopped plus reserved brine

1 medium Yellow Onion chopped

3 cloves Garlic minced

1 cup Low-Sodium Chicken Broth

1/2 cup Heavy Cream

1 tsp Italian Seasoning

1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes

Salt and Black Pepper to taste

1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped

2 cups Cooked Pasta or Rice for serving optional

Instructions

1. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.

2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

3. Sear chicken 5 to 7 minutes per side until golden and cooked to 165°F. Remove to a plate.

4. Reduce heat to medium. Add chopped onion to the same skillet and sauté 5 minutes until translucent.

5. Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.

6. Deglaze with reserved pepperoncini brine scraping up all the browned bits.

7. Add chopped pepperoncini, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer 5 minutes.

8. Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream.

9. Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top. Simmer 5 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.

10. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Scatter fresh parsley over the top and serve over pasta or rice.

Notes

Always use the reserved pepperoncini brine from the jar to deglaze for maximum tangy flavor.

Pat chicken completely dry before searing for a proper golden crust.

If sauce is too thin simmer uncovered a few minutes longer or add a cornstarch slurry.

Chicken thighs are a more forgiving and flavorful substitute for chicken breasts.

Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course, Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 20g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 120mg

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