Description
A skillet dinner that balances creamy richness and zesty brightness, this dish features golden-seared chicken thighs simmered in a pepperoncini and olive cream sauce. It’s an easy, weeknight-friendly meal that delivers on bold flavor with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
Olive oil
Garlic (minced)
Chicken broth
Heavy cream
Pepperoncini peppers (sliced)
Green olives (pitted)
Italian seasoning
Salt and black pepper
Fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Sear chicken thighs for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits from the pan.
- Stir in heavy cream, pepperoncini peppers, and green olives. Simmer to blend flavors.
- Return chicken to skillet and spoon sauce over the top.
- Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner