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Creamy Banana Pepper Chicken Skillet

Creamy Banana Pepper Chicken Skillet

A quick and flavorful 30-minute skillet meal featuring tender seared chicken cutlets in a rich, tangy cream sauce with pickled banana peppers.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced in half horizontally
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup heavy whipping cream, room temperature
  • 0.5 cup sliced pickled banana peppers, drained
  • 2 tbsp juice from the banana pepper jar
  • 0.25 cup grated parmesan cheese

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Tongs
  • Paper towels

Method
 

  1. Prep and Sear: Pat the chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove to a plate and cover loosely.
  2. Start the Sauce: Lower the heat to medium-low. Melt the butter in the skillet, scraping up any browned bits. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Simmer: Pour in the chicken broth, heavy cream, pickled banana peppers, and the jar juice. Let simmer gently for 4 minutes until the liquid begins to slightly thicken.
  4. Finish the Dish: Whisk in the parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Return the chicken to the skillet, turning to coat in the warm sauce before serving.

Notes

  • Keep the heat low after adding the cream to prevent the sauce from separating.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheat gently on the stove.