Creamy Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet
Indulge in the delightful Creamy Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet, a one-pan dish that transforms busy weeknights into a gourmet experience. This recipe features tender chicken and pillowy gnocchi enveloped in a rich, creamy garlic sauce, making it the ultimate comfort food. Perfect for family dinners or cozy nights at home, it’s quick to prepare and easy to customize with your favorite vegetables or proteins. With minimal cleanup required, you can enjoy this hearty meal without the hassle. Elevate your dinner table with this flavorful skillet dish that promises to impress everyone.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 lb potato gnocchi
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil or unsalted butter
- Italian seasoning
- Spinach or kale (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil or butter. Cook bite-sized chicken pieces seasoned with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning until browned (5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add gnocchi directly into the sauce and cook according to package instructions until they float.
- Return chicken to the skillet along with grated Parmesan cheese; mix until coated. Stir in spinach or kale if using until wilted.
- Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes as desired, then serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 140mg