Description
Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet: A 30-Minute Wonder! is the perfect solution for busy weeknights when you crave a comforting and flavorful meal. This one-pan dish features tender chicken and fluffy potato gnocchi enveloped in a rich, creamy garlic sauce, making it a delightful treat for the whole family. With its quick preparation time and minimal cleanup, you’ll find yourself reaching for this recipe time and again. Simply sauté the chicken and garlic, combine with broth and cream, and let the gnocchi simmer until tender. The result is a hearty dish that’s as satisfying as it is simple to make. Plus, feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or seasonings to suit your taste!
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken pieces seasoned with salt, pepper, and dried herbs; cook until golden brown (6-8 minutes) then set aside.
- Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits from the skillet.
- Add gnocchi; simmer for 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Reduce heat; stir in heavy cream and let simmer for another 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Return chicken to the skillet along with grated Parmesan; stir until melted and heated through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Consider adding spinach or peas for extra nutrition. Serve immediately for best flavor.