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One-Pan Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken

Published on August 04, 2026
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One-Pan Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4 Servings

Every week I prepare a one-pan chicken skillet dinner, leaning on flavors my family loves like garlic butter, French onion, and harissa orange. This week I served a creamy Italian chicken dinner inspired by a jar of pepperoncini peppers. The briny, slightly spicy flavor of pepperoncini is the perfect way to highlight a light, silky Parmesan cream sauce and golden strips of tender chicken. The best part is that the whole meal comes together in just 30 minutes. Here’s how to make it.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium red bell pepper
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion
  • 10 whole or 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
  • 1 ounce Parmesan cheese (about 1/2 cup freshly grated or 1/3 cup store-bought), plus more for serving
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3)
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Thinly slice 1 medium red bell pepper (about 1 cup) and dice 1/2 medium yellow onion (about 3/4 cup). Thinly slice 10 whole pepperoncini peppers into rings (about 1/2 cup), or measure out 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini. Finely grate 1 ounce Parmesan cheese on the small holes of a box grater (about 1/2 cup), or measure 1/3 cup store-bought grated.
  2. Cut 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts across the grain into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Place in a large bowl, add 3/4 teaspoon of the kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and toss to coat.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add half of the chicken in a single layer and cook until deeply browned and cooked through, about 6 minutes total. Using tongs, transfer to a plate. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
  4. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet. Add the bell pepper, onion, remaining 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning. Cook until beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth and scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook until the broth is reduced by half, about 2 minutes.
  5. Add the Parmesan and 1/2 cup heavy cream. Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened and the peppers are tender, about 3 minutes. Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the pan. Add the pepperoncini and toss to coat in the sauce. Serve with more Parmesan cheese if desired.

Recipe Stats

  • Aug 04, 2026
  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Servings: 4 Servings
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