Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet: A 30-Minute Wonder!
Garlic Chicken Gnocchi Skillet: A 30-Minute Wonder! is the perfect solution for those busy weeknights when you crave a hearty meal without the fuss. This one-pan dish features tender chicken and fluffy gnocchi enveloped in a creamy garlic sauce that’s not only rich in flavor but also quick to prepare. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a deliciously comforting dinner that’s sure to impress family and friends alike. Customize it with your favorite herbs or add vegetables for extra nutrition, making this an adaptable recipe for any occasion.
- 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, seasoning with salt, pepper, and Italian 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 and simmer for 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, 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.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving with fresh basil on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg