Description
Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet is an irresistible dish that combines tender chicken, fluffy gnocchi, and a rich cream sauce, all cooked in one pan for ultimate convenience. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this 30-minute wonder delivers comforting flavors that will leave everyone at the table asking for seconds. With its creamy texture and aromatic garlic essence, this dish is sure to become a family favorite. Customize it with your choice of vegetables or proteins to suit your palate. Enjoy a delicious meal without the fuss!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 lb potato gnocchi
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces, season with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs. Cook until golden brown (6-8 minutes). Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits from the skillet.
- Add gnocchi; bring to a simmer and cook for about 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in heavy cream; let simmer until thickened (2-3 minutes).
- Return chicken to the skillet along with Parmesan cheese; stir until melted and heated through.
- Adjust seasoning if needed and serve hot garnished with fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg