Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet: A 30-Minute Wonder!
If you’re craving a cozy and comforting meal, look no further than this Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet: A 30-Minute Wonder! Combining tender chicken, fluffy gnocchi, and a rich cream sauce, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With just one pan and minimal prep, you can serve up a delightful dinner that pleases everyone at the table. Plus, the wonderful garlic aroma will have your family asking for seconds!
- 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
- 1 lb potato gnocchi
- 6 cloves garlic
- 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
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces seasoned with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs; cook until golden brown (about 6-8 minutes). Set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Deglaze with chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the skillet.
- Add gnocchi and bring to a simmer; cook for about 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Reduce heat to medium-low; slowly stir in heavy cream and let simmer for another 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet along with Parmesan cheese; stir until melted and heated through.
- Adjust seasoning as needed and garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 495
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 685mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg