Description
This Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet is a creamy and satisfying one-pan meal that combines tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, spinach, and a decadent garlic Parmesan sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Gnocchi:
- 1 (16 oz) package shelf-stable potato gnocchi
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce:
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups baby spinach
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add seasoned chicken, cook until browned, then set aside.
- Cook Gnocchi: Melt butter in the same skillet, add gnocchi, cook until golden, then add garlic and sauté.
- Make Sauce: Pour in chicken broth and cream, simmer until gnocchi is tender and sauce thickens.
- Finish Dish: Stir in Parmesan, spinach, and cooked chicken. Cook until spinach wilts. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- You can substitute half-and-half for a lighter version of the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
