Description
Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet: A 30-Minute Wonder is the ultimate weeknight dinner that delivers both comfort and flavor in just half an hour. This one-pan meal features tender chicken and fluffy gnocchi simmered in a rich, creamy garlic sauce that is sure to please the whole family. With its quick preparation and delightful taste, this dish is perfect for busy evenings or special occasions when you want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen. Whether served with fresh basil on top or paired with crusty bread, this creamy delight is bound to become a staple in your home.
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 pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with salt, pepper, and herbs, and cook until golden brown (6–8 minutes). Remove chicken from skillet.
- Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits from the pan.
- Add gnocchi; bring to a simmer and cook until tender (3–4 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream; simmer until thickened (2–3 minutes).
- Return chicken to skillet along with Parmesan cheese; stir until melted and heated through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg