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A close-up shot of a juicy chicken breast coated in a rich and creamy pepperoncini sauce inside a skillet.

Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken (Easy One-Pan Recipe!)

This Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken is a tangy, savory, and rich one-pan meal perfect for any weeknight. Tender chicken simmers in a luscious pepperoncini cream sauce, ready in just over 30 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts pounded to ½-inch thickness
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup pepperoncini juice from the jar
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened and cubed
  • 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper or to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet
  • 1 Whisk

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and butter. Once hot, add the chicken and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the chicken broth and pepperoncini juice, scraping the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits.
  4. Whisk in the heavy cream, followed by the cubed cream cheese. Continue whisking until the sauce is completely smooth and begins to simmer.
  5. Stir in the sliced pepperoncini peppers. Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning some of the sauce over the top. Simmer for 5-7 minutes for the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken. Serve immediately.

Notes

For the smoothest sauce, ensure your cream cheese is well-softened before adding it to the skillet.
The heat level can be adjusted by adding more or fewer pepperoncini peppers.
This dish is best served immediately for optimal texture.