Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet: A 30-Minute Wonder!
Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet is a delightful, creamy dish that comes together in just 30 minutes, making it the perfect choice for busy weeknights. The combination of tender chicken, fluffy gnocchi, and a rich garlic sauce creates a comforting meal that will satisfy your cravings. This one-pan wonder is not only easy to prepare but also customizable with your favorite vegetables or proteins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- 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 freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and cook the chicken pieces seasoned with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs until golden brown (about 6-8 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth while scraping browned bits from the skillet.
- Add gnocchi and simmer for about 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Lower heat; stir in heavy cream and let simmer for another 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet along with grated Parmesan cheese; stir to combine.
- Adjust seasoning if needed and garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg