Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Creamy Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet recipe, a delightful one-pan dish that combines tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and a luscious creamy sauce infused with garlic and Parmesan. Perfect for a cozy night in or a special dinner with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Gnocchi:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 package (16 ounces) potato gnocchi
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Cook the Gnocchi: In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add gnocchi, chicken broth, and heavy cream; stir to combine.
- Finish and Serve: Adjust seasoning as needed, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes until golden and cooked through; remove and set aside.
Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 5–6 minutes until gnocchi is tender and sauce begins to thicken. Stir in Parmesan until melted, then return chicken to skillet. Add spinach and cook until just wilted.
Notes
- For a lighter option, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- You can also use sun-dried tomatoes or mushrooms for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
