Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet Recipe
This garlic chicken gnocchi skillet is a quick and flavorful one-pan dish featuring juicy chicken, soft gnocchi, and a creamy garlic parmesan sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this comforting meal comes together in under 30 minutes!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Omnivore
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 lb potato gnocchi
- 1 cup spinach (optional)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, and cook until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add butter and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer.
- Add gnocchi to the skillet, cover, and let it cook for 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Stir in parmesan cheese, spinach (if using), and cooked chicken. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Season with red pepper flakes if desired, then serve hot.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken for a quicker meal.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Add mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg