Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet: A 30-Minute Wonder!
Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet is a delightful one-pan dish that brings together tender chicken, fluffy gnocchi, and a rich, creamy garlic sauce in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this comforting meal is not only quick to prepare but also packed with flavor. The combination of savory chicken and aromatic garlic creates a mouthwatering experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Customize it with seasonal veggies or swap the chicken for turkey to suit your taste. Serve it up with fresh herbs and crusty bread for an elevated dining experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
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 pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces, seasoning with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs. Cook until golden brown and cooked through (6-8 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth, scraping browned bits from the skillet.
- Add gnocchi and simmer for 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Reduce heat to medium-low; stir in heavy cream and simmer until thickened (2-3 minutes).
- Return chicken to skillet along with Parmesan cheese; stir until melted.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg