Description
This Key Lime Pie Lush-inspired chicken recipe offers a creamy and tangy skillet dish featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a luscious sauce of pepperoncini peppers, garlic, onions, and heavy cream. Perfect for a quick 30-minute meal that combines bold flavors and comforting textures.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce
- 1 onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup pepperoncini peppers, sliced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Sauté aromatics: In the same skillet, add the sliced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion is softened and fragrant.
- Add sauce ingredients: Stir in the pepperoncini peppers, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Return chicken and finish cooking: Place the chicken breasts back into the skillet, spooning the sauce over them. Continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and the chicken to absorb the flavors.
- Serve: Serve the creamy pepperoncini chicken hot with rice, vegetables, or your preferred side dishes for a complete meal.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is cooked thoroughly to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Adjust the amount of pepperoncini peppers based on your preferred spice level.
- You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter sauce, though it may be less rich.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.
