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Creamy Banana Pepper Chicken Skillet

Creamy Banana Pepper Chicken Skillet

A bright and savory one-pan dinner featuring tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich cream sauce with tangy pickled banana peppers.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded even
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup sliced pickled banana peppers plus 2 tablespoons of jarred juice
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 0.25 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Meat mallet
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Sear Chicken: Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and oregano. Sear in olive oil and butter over medium-high heat for 5 minutes per side. Remove to a plate.
  2. Aromatics: Lower heat to medium. Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Build Sauce: Pour in the chicken broth and banana pepper juice, scraping up any browned bits. Whisk in the softened cream cheese and heavy cream until smooth.
  4. Simmer: Stir in the pickled peppers. Return the chicken to the skillet. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until the chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Notes

  • Ensure your cream cheese is completely softened at room temperature so it melts smoothly into the pan sauce without clumping.