Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless Chicken (breast or thighs)
- 8 oz Cream cheese or sour cream
- 1 cup Pepperoncini peppers, sliced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1 medium Onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp Fresh thyme or parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp Butter or olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Start by gathering all your ingredients. Chop the onion, garlic, and pepperoncini peppers, cutting them into slices for even cooking.
- Sauté the aromatics: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter or heat olive oil. Add the chopped onion and sauté until it becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Then, add the garlic and sauté for an additional minute, stirring frequently until fragrant.
- Brown the chicken: Season your chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the chicken to the skillet. Sear for about 4-5 minutes on each side until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
- Create the creamy sauce: In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium. Add the pepperoncini and stir for about a minute. Then, add cream cheese (or sour cream) and chicken broth, stirring until the cream cheese smoothens into the sauce.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Return the chicken to the skillet. Cover the chicken in the creamy pepper mixture, letting everything simmer for about 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Sprinkle with fresh herbs right before serving.
- Serve with love: Dish out your Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken over rice, pasta, or alongside a crusty loaf of bread to soak up that delicious sauce. Dive into that warm, satisfying meal!
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute cream cheese with Greek yogurt and use vegetable broth. Pairs well with rice or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free