Description
Indulge in the delightful Creamy Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet, a one-pan meal that effortlessly combines tender chicken, fluffy gnocchi, and a luscious garlic cream sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this dish is not only quick to prepare—taking just 30 minutes—but also packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 lb potato gnocchi
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil or unsalted butter
- Italian seasoning
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add bite-sized pieces of chicken breast; season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until golden brown and cooked through (about 5–7 minutes). Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; stir to combine and simmer for 3–4 minutes until thickened.
- Add gnocchi and cooked chicken to the sauce; stir gently until coated. Cook an additional 3–5 minutes until heated through.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted; add spinach or kale if desired, stirring until wilted. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 285g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Use fresh gnocchi for the best texture. Don’t overcrowd the pan when cooking chicken—work in batches if necessary. Feel free to incorporate seasonal veggies like spinach or bell peppers for added nutrition.