Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet
Indulge in the creamy comfort of Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet, a delightful dish that comes together in just 30 minutes! This one-pan wonder features tender chicken pieces and fluffy potato gnocchi enveloped in a rich, garlicky cream sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this recipe is guaranteed to impress your family and friends with its delicious flavors and minimal cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
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
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the chicken seasoned with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs until golden brown (about 6-8 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add chicken broth and scrape up browned bits from the skillet.
- Stir in gnocchi; simmer for about 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, add heavy cream, and let simmer until thickened (2-3 minutes).
- Return chicken to the skillet along with Parmesan cheese; mix until cheese is melted.
- Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed; garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 495
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 95mg