Description
This creamy chicken dish is bursting with flavor and is perfect served over rice, pasta, or steamed vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken breast (cut into thin strips)
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 3 tbsp butter (divided)
- 1 white onion (diced)
- 2 tbsp garlic (minced)
- 0 cup roasted red pepper (sliced)
- 0 cup pepperoncini peppers (drained)
- 0 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0 cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into thin strips and season generously with salt and pepper. Allow to rest for about 10 minutes.
- In a large 12-inch skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken strips in a single layer and cook for about 8 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Add another tablespoon of butter to the same skillet. Toss in the diced onion and minced garlic. Saute for about 5 minutes over medium heat until the onions become translucent and fragrant.
- Pour in 1/2 cup of chicken stock and add the sliced roasted red peppers. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, letting it reduce by half (to about 1/4 cup) for about 5 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and whisk in 1 cup of heavy cream and 1/2 cup of shredded Parmesan cheese until smooth and well-combined. Return the skillet to medium heat (not medium-high).
- Stir in 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning and the drained 1/2 cup of pepperoncini peppers. Gently fold the reserved chicken back into the skillet. Simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes until everything is heated through and sauce coats the back of a spoon.
- Serve over rice, pasta, or steamed vegetables, dividing evenly among 4 plates.
Notes
- This dish can be adjusted according to taste by adding more or less garlic and seasoning.
- Feel free to substitute chicken with other proteins if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 180mg