Description
Indulge in the creamy, garlicky goodness of Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet: A 30-Minute Wonder! This one-pan dish combines tender chicken, fluffy gnocchi, and a rich cream sauce for a comforting meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. With just 30 minutes from start to finish, you’ll create a flavor-packed dinner that delights the whole family. The ability to customize with your favorite veggies or protein makes this recipe versatile and appealing. Serve it with fresh herbs and crusty bread for an impressive yet simple dining experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 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
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs; cook until golden (6-8 minutes). Remove 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; stir in heavy cream and let simmer until thickened (2-3 minutes).
- Return chicken to skillet, add Parmesan cheese, and stir until cheese melts.
- Adjust seasoning if needed, garnish with fresh basil, and serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 110mg