Creamy Banana Pepper Chicken Skillet
A delicious one-pan meal featuring chicken cooked in a creamy sauce with banana peppers, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup banana peppers, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper before tossing them into the hot skillet. Sear for about 6-8 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown on all sides.
- Add the minced garlic and banana peppers to the skillet and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine. Let the cream simmer for about 5 minutes to thicken.
- Combine the cooked chicken back into the skillet and allow it to simmer together for another 3-5 minutes.
- Serve the dish garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a spicy twist, consider adding red pepper flakes or other peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken, creamy, banana peppers, skillet, easy dinner
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