Creamy Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet
Creamy Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet is a comforting and delicious one-pan dinner that comes together in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings.
- 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
- 1 cup heavy cream (or dairy-free alternative)
- ½ cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil (or unsalted butter)
- Salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken pieces, seasoning with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until golden brown and cooked through (7-10 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; stir to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer and add Parmesan cheese. Stir until melted.
- Add gnocchi directly into the sauce; cook according to package instructions until they float (2-3 minutes).
- Return chicken to the skillet along with any optional spinach or kale. Stir until heated through.
- Serve hot, garnished with red pepper flakes if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg