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Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken

Creamy Pepperoncini Chicken for Easy, Flavor-Packed Dinners

Cabbage Carbonara is a flavorful dish that transforms simple ingredients into a creamy delight.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2.5-3 lbs Chicken Breasts bone-in or boneless
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
For the Vegetables
  • Diced Onions substitute with shallots if desired
  • Pimentos can be swapped with roasted red peppers
  • Pepperoncini Peppers can use banana peppers for a milder flavor
For the Creaminess
  • Cream Cheese can use Greek yogurt for a lighter option
  • Butter optional for enhancing toast

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season the Chicken with salt and pepper.
  2. Layer the Ingredients by placing the seasoned chicken in the slow cooker and adding diced onions and pimentos.
  3. Add the Brine from the pepperoncini jar around the chicken.
  4. Top with Peppers by placing pepperoncini on top of the chicken.
  5. Add the Cream Cheese by slicing and layering it over the pepperoncini.
  6. Slow Cook the Chicken on LOW for 6 hours.
  7. Shred the Chicken using two forks or a hand mixer inside the slow cooker.
  8. Optional Heating of Mixture by returning it to warm setting.
  9. Toast the Buns by buttering the insides and toasting in a skillet.
  10. Assemble and Serve by filling toasted buns with the chicken mixture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Can freeze for up to 3 months.

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