Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet: A 30-Minute Wonder!
Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet: A 30-Minute Wonder is a delightful and creamy dish that is sure to become your go-to recipe for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This one-pan meal features tender chicken pieces sautéed with garlic, fluffy potato gnocchi, and a rich cream sauce that comes together in just half an hour. Perfectly seasoned and easy to customize with your favorite vegetables, this dish is both delicious and family-friendly, making it a wonderful addition to any dinner table. With minimal cleanup required, you can focus on enjoying your meal instead of spending time in the kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
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
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs; cook until golden brown (6-8 minutes), then set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth; scrape up browned bits from the skillet for added flavor.
- Stir in gnocchi; simmer for 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Reduce heat to medium-low; stir in heavy cream and allow to thicken (2-3 minutes).
- Return chicken and add Parmesan cheese; stir until melted and heated through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving hot with fresh basil garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg