Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet Recipe
This Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet is a comforting and creamy one-pan dish packed with tender chicken, soft gnocchi, and a flavorful garlic parmesan sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy recipe delivers a rich, satisfying meal in just 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 package (16 oz) potato gnocchi
- 1 cup baby spinach
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, and cook until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in parmesan cheese until melted, then add the gnocchi. Cover and cook for 5 minutes until gnocchi is tender.
- Add spinach and red pepper flakes, stirring until spinach is wilted.
- Remove from heat and serve warm, garnished with extra parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked or rotisserie chicken for an even faster meal.
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Add mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg