Description
A cozy and comforting dish featuring tender chicken in a creamy garlic-infused sauce with the tangy zing of pepperoncini.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup sliced pepperoncini (fresh or jarred)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or substitute with half-and-half)
- 3 cloves fresh minced garlic
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the chicken: Season your chicken thighs or breasts with salt and pepper.
- Sear the chicken: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add a splash of oil, and sear the chicken on both sides until golden brown (about 5 minutes per side). Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic, stirring until aromatic (about 30 seconds). Pour in the chicken broth, scraping any delicious browned bits from the bottom.
- Add the cream: Stir in the heavy cream (or half-and-half), followed by the sliced pepperoncini. Simmer gently, allowing the mixture to thicken slightly.
- Combine: Return the chicken to the skillet. Cover and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes on low heat.
- Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then serve hot, garnished with additional pepperoncini or fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
This dish tastes even better the next day, so consider making it ahead of time for leftovers. Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of pepperoncini used.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg