Description
This Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet is a delicious, comforting meal that comes together in just 30 minutes. Tender chunks of chicken and pillowy gnocchi are bathed in a creamy garlic sauce, creating a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
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
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (microbial-rennet)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and season with salt, pepper, and dried Italian herbs. Cook until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Step 2: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 3: Pour in the chicken broth and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Step 4: Add the gnocchi to the skillet and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the gnocchi starts to become tender.
- Step 5: Reduce the heat to medium-low and pour in the heavy cream. Stir gently to combine and let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce starts to thicken.
- Step 6: Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet along with the grated Parmesan cheese. Stir everything together until the cheese is melted and the chicken is heated through.
- Step 7: Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half or milk. For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free gnocchi.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American, Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 1150 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg
Keywords: Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet, one pan, 30 minute dinner