Healthy Pepperoncini Chicken (Slow Cooker or Instant Pot)
Instant Pot Pepperoncini Chicken is a tangy and flavorful chicken that you will absolutely love! So simple to make with less than 10 minutes of prep time.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breast*
- salt and pepper
- 1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2/3 cup pepperoncini juice
- 1 cup pepperoncinis**
- 3 tbsp ranch dressing mix***
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter or ghee
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Select the saute function on the Instant Pot. Salt and pepper your chicken breast. Once the pot is hot, add oil to the bottom of the pot. Saute the chicken for 2 minutes on one side, then flip over and toss in the minced garlic at the same time. Cook for about 1 more minute. Select cancel.
- Add the pepperoncini juice to the pot and deglaze any browned bits with a spatula or wooden spoon. Top the chicken with pepperoncinis, ranch seasoning/dressing mix, butter, and chicken broth. Secure the lid.
- Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. Once cook time is complete, use a quick release. Remove the lid and shred the chicken before serving. If you would like to thicken the sauce, use 1 tbsp of arrowroot starch and mix with 3 tbsp of cooking liquid. Pour back into the dish and stir until thickened.
Notes
*Use boneless/skinless chicken breast. You can also use boneless/skinless thighs.
**Remove the stems on the pepperoncinis. You can slice them up or leave whole. You can also use banana peppers in their place (they are sweeter).
***Use store bought ranch dressing mix (envelope), or make your own. See my recipe in the blog post for an easy homemade mix.
Nutrition
Calories: 272kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 813mg | Potassium: 628mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 291IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg