Description
A delicious and easy meal featuring tender chicken and tangy pepperoncini peppers, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 jar (16 oz) pepperoncini peppers
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on both sides, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Add the sliced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent.
- Pour in the jar of pepperoncini (including the brine) and bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve hot with your choice of sides.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken breasts for an hour before cooking. If you like it spicy, add more pepperoncini or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes. For a one-pan meal, consider adding some bell peppers or zucchini.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 120mg