Description
A rich and comforting one-pan chicken dish featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a creamy sauce with tangy banana peppers, garlic, and melted cheese. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner served with rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1½ pounds / 680 g)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup banana peppers, sliced (about 120 g)
½ cup chicken broth (120 ml)
1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
½ cup cream cheese (115 g), softened
½ cup grated mozzarella cheese (60 g)
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (25 g)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, sauté the minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the sliced banana peppers and cook for 2–3 minutes until slightly softened.
Pour in the chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the skillet to release any browned bits.
Reduce heat to medium and stir in the heavy cream and softened cream cheese until smooth.
Add mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top.
Cover and cook for 8–10 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Use freshly grated cheese for the smoothest sauce texture.
If the sauce becomes too thick, add a few tablespoons of chicken broth to loosen it.
Boneless chicken thighs can be used instead of chicken breasts for a juicier variation.
Serve with rice, pasta, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables to soak up the creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes