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Seared golden-brown chicken breasts in a thick ivory cream sauce with pepperoncini slices and cracked black pepper.
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Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet: The Ultimate One-Pan Zesty Dinner

This Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken Skillet features golden-seared chicken breasts submerged in a thick, ivory-colored cream sauce. Topped with tangy pickled pepperoncini peppers and cracked black pepper, it's a zesty, one-pan meal perfect for weeknight gourmet dining.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 3 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean-inspired
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Primary Ingredients
  • 3 large Chicken Breasts Boneless and skinless
  • 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil (15ml)
  • 1/2 cup Pickled Pepperoncini Peppers Sliced (65g)
  • 2 tbsp Pepperoncini Brine From the jar (30ml)
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream (240ml)
  • 1/2 cup Chicken Stock (120ml)
  • 2 cloves Garlic Mined
  • 1 tsp Dried Herb Flakes Parsley and oregano (2g)
  • 1 tsp Cracked Black Pepper Coarsely ground (2g)

Equipment

  • 1 Cast Iron Skillet A 12-inch weathered skillet is best for even searing.
  • 1 Meat Thermometer To ensure chicken reaches 165°F.

Method
 

Sear the Chicken
  1. Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt and half of the cracked black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until a deep golden-brown crust forms. Remove and set aside.
Prepare the Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, sauté garlic in the rendered chicken fat for 30 seconds.
  2. Add chicken stock and brine, scraping the pan. Whisk in heavy cream and simmer until the ivory sauce is thick and glossy.
Finish and Garnish
  1. Return chicken to the skillet. Scatter sliced pepperoncini on top and simmer until chicken is cooked through.
  2. Finish with remaining black pepper and dried herb flakes. Look for slight oil separation as a sign of perfection.

Nutrition

Calories: 485kcalProtein: 42gFat: 32gFiber: 1g

Notes

Ensure the chicken is patted dry for the best sear.
Use a meat thermometer to prevent overcooking the breasts.
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